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Origins of the Belsh surname

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About the Belshs

We have a total number of 281 records for people with the last name Belsh.

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Where do most Belshs live?

In 1921, most Belshs lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Belshs

How common is your surname?

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

We have 166 records for the Belsh surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Belshs most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Belshs.

What are the most common Belsh first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Jane

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Common jobs for Belshs

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

Common Female occupations for Belshs in 1921
Clerk

2

Charwoman

1

Confectioners Shop Assistant

1

Domestic Duty

1

Dress Maker

1

Common Male occupations for Belshs in 1921
Coal Miner Hewer

3

Farm Labourer

3

Bricklayer

2

Coal Miner

2

Coal Miner Carting

2

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