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Bellester Family History

Bellester 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: Ballester, Billeter, Bellenger, Ballesteros, Bester, Billiter, Lester

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Where is the Bellester family from?

You can see how Bellester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellester family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bellester family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellester's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bellester families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bellester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellester 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bellester. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bellester. For the veterans among your Bellester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellester 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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