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Bellant Family History

Bellant 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: Belland, Bellante, Bellan, Bellanti, Berland, Tallant, Bellman

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Where is the Bellant family from?

You can see how Bellant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bellant families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bellant's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bellant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellant 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 Bellant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellant. 56% of Bellant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bellant women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Fisherman
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bellant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Bellant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellant 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Bellant. 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 179 military records available for the last name Bellant. For the veterans among your Bellant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellant lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Bellant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bellant in 1951 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bellant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellant 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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