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Belvy Family History

Belvy 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: Beley, Selvy, Belay, Bell, Berry, Belle, Bly, Bello, Berley, Belka

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Where is the Belvy family from?

You can see how Belvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belvy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belvy family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belvy's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Belvy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belvy 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 45 census records available for the last name Belvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belvy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Belvy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Belvy. For the veterans among your Belvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belvy lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Belvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Belvy in 1986 was 70, and 48 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belvy 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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