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Belbin Family History

Belbin Surname Meaning

English (mainly Dorset): possibly a nickname from the plant name bellbine one of many traditional terms for bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) which is notoriously hard to get rid of.

The combination bellbind is known from Somerset and East Anglia.

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


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Where is the Belbin family from?

You can see how Belbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Belbin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Belbin families living in Dorset. This was about 21% of all the recorded Belbin's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Belbin families in 1891.
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What did your Belbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Belbin. 15% of Belbin men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 79% of Belbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belbin were Carpenter joiner and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • Railway Clerk
    15%
  • Carpenter joiner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Belbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belbin 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Belbin. 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 418 military records available for the last name Belbin. For the veterans among your Belbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belbin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Belbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Belbin in 1965 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

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