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Belsan Family History

Belsan 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: Belan, Belson, Belman, Bellan, Bean, Benson, Elson, Balan, Selman

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Where is the Belsan family from?

You can see how Belsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belsan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belsan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Belsan families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Belsan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Belsan families in 1880.
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What did your Belsan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belsan. 45% of Belsan 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
    45%
  • Plasterer
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
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What Belsan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Belsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belsan 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Belsan. 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 92 military records available for the last name Belsan. For the veterans among your Belsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belsan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Belsan in 1963 was 82, and 76 in 2004.

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