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Origins of the Belgian surname

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About the Belgians

We have a total number of 55 records for people with the last name Belgian.

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Where do most Belgians live?

In 1921, most Belgians lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Belgians

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 53 records for the Belgian surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.

Who were Belgians most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Belgians.

What are the most common Belgian first names?

  • Walter
  • Arthur
  • Amy Ada
  • Helen

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Belgian family members

Common jobs for Belgians

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Belgians in 1921
Charwoman

1

Cook

1

Manufacturer And Dealer Chiefly

1

Common Male occupations for Belgians in 1921
Assistant...

1

Barrister

1

Blacksmith Striker

1

Errand Boy

1

Glass Packer

1

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