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Belseth Family History

Belseth 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: Helseth, Berreth, Nesseth, Borseth, Halseth, Gulseth, Bremseth

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Where is the Belseth family from?

You can see how Belseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Belseth families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Belseth's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Belseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belseth. 50% of Belseth men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Belseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belseth 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 Belseth. 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 40 military records available for the last name Belseth. For the veterans among your Belseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belseth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Belseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Belseth in 1971 was 75, and 40 in 2002.

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