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Bellavance Family History

Bellavance Surname Meaning

French Canadian: shortened form of Belleavance a topographic name from French belle avance ‘beautiful projection overhang’

apparently related to the site of an estate or property.

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


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Where is the Bellavance family from?

You can see how Bellavance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellavance family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bellavance families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 213 Bellavance families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Bellavance's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bellavance families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellavance 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 Bellavance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellavance. 15% of Bellavance men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bellavance women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellavance were Heeler and Cloth Inspector.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Heeler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Cloth Inspector
    29%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bellavance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellavance 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Bellavance. 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 651 military records available for the last name Bellavance. For the veterans among your Bellavance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellavance lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bellavance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bellavance in 1954 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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