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Belzile Family History

Belzile 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: Bellile, Belle, Benzie, Elzie, Belaire, Beliles, Belville, Bazile

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Where is the Belzile family from?

You can see how Belzile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belzile family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 126 Belzile families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Belzile's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belzile families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belzile surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belzile ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belzile. 60% of Belzile men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Belzile women worked as a Mnagre.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    60%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    27%
  • Woodworker
    7%
  • Revenue
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    100%

What Belzile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Belzile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belzile 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Belzile. 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 85 military records available for the last name Belzile. For the veterans among your Belzile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belzile lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Belzile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Belzile in 1968 was 61, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belzile 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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