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Belvail Family History

Belvail 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: Belval, Belvin, Belveal, Bevil, Belair, Bell, Beal, Blain, Kelsall

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Where is the Belvail family from?

You can see how Belvail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belvail family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belvail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Belvail family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Belvail's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Belvail families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belvail 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 161 census records available for the last name Belvail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belvail 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Belvail. 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 30 military records available for the last name Belvail. For the veterans among your Belvail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belvail lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Belvail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Belvail in 1968 was 86, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belvail 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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