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Belleisle Family History

Belleisle Surname Meaning

French (also Belle-Isle): habitational name from Belle Isle or Belle-Isle, names of several places in various parts of France, or a topographic name from Old French belle isle ‘beautiful island’, apparently related to the site of an estate or property.

This surname is virtually non-existing in France. Compare Baliles, Beliles, Belisle, Bellile, Bellisle, and Burlile.

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


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Where is the Belleisle family from?

You can see how Belleisle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belleisle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Belleisle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Belleisle family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belleisle's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Belleisle families in 1861.
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What did your Belleisle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Belleisle. 100% of Belleisle men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belleisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belleisle 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Belleisle. 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 411 military records available for the last name Belleisle. For the veterans among your Belleisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belleisle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Belleisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Belleisle in 1954 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belleisle 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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