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Bellenger Family History

Bellenger Surname Meaning

French: variant of Bellanger 1 and in North America (also) an altered form of this or of its variant Bélanger (see Belanger).

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English (of Norman origin): variant of Bellinger.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bellenger family from?

You can see how Bellenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 54 Bellenger families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bellenger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bellenger families in 1891.
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What did your Bellenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bellenger. 100% of Bellenger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bellenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellenger 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Bellenger. 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 449 military records available for the last name Bellenger. For the veterans among your Bellenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellenger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bellenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bellenger in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellenger 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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