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Belaire Family History

Belaire Surname Meaning

Altered form (also Bélaire) of French Belair or Bélair.

In some cases possibly also French or Walloon: variant of Bellaire.

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


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Where is the Belaire family from?

You can see how Belaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Belaire families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Belaire's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belaire families in 1891.
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What did your Belaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Cantonnier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belaire. 22% of Belaire men worked as a Labourer and 43% of Belaire women worked as a Cantonnier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belaire were Farmer and Institutrice.

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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

  • Labourer
    22%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cantonnier
    43%
  • Revenue
    29%
  • Institutrice
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Belaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belaire 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Belaire. 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 361 military records available for the last name Belaire. For the veterans among your Belaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belaire lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Belaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Belaire in 1964 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belaire 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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