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Belmar Family History

Belmar Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: probably a topographic name from bel(lo) mar ‘lovely sea’. Altered form of French Canadian Bellemare.

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


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Where is the Belmar family from?

You can see how Belmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Belmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Belmar families living in Devon. This was about 69% of all the recorded Belmar's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Belmar families in 1891.
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What did your Belmar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belmar 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Belmar. 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 358 military records available for the last name Belmar. For the veterans among your Belmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belmar lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Belmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Belmar in 1942 was 42, and 60 in 2004.

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