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Bellama Family History

Bellama 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: Bellamy, Bellman, Bellas, Bella, Bellina, Bellack, Ballam, Bellar

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Where is the Bellama family from?

You can see how Bellama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellama family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellama families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Bellama families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellama's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bellama families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellama 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 Bellama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellama. 100% of Bellama men worked as a Cook and 100% of Bellama women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bellama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Bellama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellama 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bellama. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bellama. For the veterans among your Bellama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellama lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1989, in the United States, Bellama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bellama in 1962 was 60, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellama 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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