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Bellans Family History

Bellans 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: Bellas, Belland, Bellan, Berland, Bellman, Helland, Belan, Ballas

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Where is the Bellans family from?

You can see how Bellans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bellans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bellans families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellans's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bellans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellans 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 Bellans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bellans. 100% of Bellans men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Bellans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellans 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bellans. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bellans. For the veterans among your Bellans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellans lifespan?

Average Bellans life expectancy in 1982 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellans 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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