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Origins of the Belt surname

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About the Belts

We have a total number of 5165 records for people with the last name Belt.

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Where do most Belts live?

In 1921, most Belts lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Belts

How common is your surname?

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

We have 4,320 records for the Belt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1542.

Who were Belts most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Belts.

What are the most common Belt first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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

Common jobs for Belts

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

Common Female occupations for Belts in 1921
Dressmaker

23

Domestic Servant

16

House Servant

15

Living On Own Means

12

General Servant Domestic

9

Common Male occupations for Belts in 1921
Farmer

28

Agricultural Labourer

23

Bricklayer

23

Shipwright

21

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

20

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