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Belport Family History

Belport Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Befort, Belmont, Newport, Belford, Belmore, Allport, Belcourt, Bellot

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Where is the Belport family from?

You can see how Belport families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belport family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Belport families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1880 there were 2 Belport families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Belport's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Belport families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belport surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belport ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belport ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Belport. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belport census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Belport. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Belport. For the veterans among your Belport ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belport lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Belport life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Belport in 1965 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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