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Bellear Family History

Bellear 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: Beller, Belleau, Bellar, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller, Weller

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Where is the Bellear family from?

You can see how Bellear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellear family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bellear families living in Louisiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bellear's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bellear families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Bellear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellear 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bellear. 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 Bellear. For the veterans among your Bellear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellear lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bellear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bellear in 1971 was 57, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellear 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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