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Belill Family History

Belill Surname 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: Bevill, Bell, Brill, Bill, Belle, Neill, Bello, Belin, Melillo

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Where is the Belill family from?

You can see how Belill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Belill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Belill families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Belill's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Belill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belill 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 Belill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembly Line and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belill. 100% of Belill men worked as an Assembly Line and 100% of Belill women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Assembly Line
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Belill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Belill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Belill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Belill. For the veterans among your Belill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Belill in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belill ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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