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Belsha Family History

Belsha 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: Belshe, Belshaw, Belka, Belyea, Belson, Bella, Welsh, Belch, Blaha

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Where is the Belsha family from?

You can see how Belsha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belsha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Belsha families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belsha's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Belsha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belsha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belsha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belsha. 39% of Belsha men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Superintendent
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%
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What Belsha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Belsha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsha 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Belsha. 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 118 military records available for the last name Belsha. For the veterans among your Belsha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belsha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Belsha in 1963 was 85, and 82 in 2004.

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