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Belhumeur Family History

Belhumeur Surname Meaning

French Canadian: from French bel humeur ‘good mood or humor’ used as a soldier's name and perhaps also as a nickname for a well-tempered man.

This surname is not found in France.

Compare Bellemore, Bellmer, and Goodnature.

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


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Where is the Belhumeur family from?

You can see how Belhumeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belhumeur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belhumeur families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 68 Belhumeur families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Belhumeur's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belhumeur families in 1911.
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What did your Belhumeur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belhumeur. 63% of Belhumeur men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Belhumeur women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belhumeur were Painter and 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 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Painter
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Winder
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Belhumeur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Belhumeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belhumeur 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Belhumeur. 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 376 military records available for the last name Belhumeur. For the veterans among your Belhumeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belhumeur lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belhumeur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Belhumeur in 1963 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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