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Belear Family History

Belear 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: Bellar, Melear, Bear, Beer, Bieler, Beger, Bleak, Lear, Belka, Betler

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Where is the Belear family from?

You can see how Belear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belear family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belear families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Belear families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Belear's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belear 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 Belear ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Belear. 100% of Belear men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Belear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Belear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Belear. 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 5 military records available for the last name Belear. For the veterans among your Belear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belear lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Belear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Belear in 1976 was 71, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belear

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belear 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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