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Bellerive Family History

Bellerive Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from belle rive ‘beautiful bank shore’ apparently related to the site of an estate or property.

This surname is virtually non-existing in France.

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


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Where is the Bellerive family from?

You can see how Bellerive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellerive family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bellerive families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Bellerive families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellerive's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bellerive families in 1891.
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What did your Bellerive ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bellerive. 100% of Bellerive women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bellerive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellerive 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Bellerive. 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 226 military records available for the last name Bellerive. For the veterans among your Bellerive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellerive lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bellerive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bellerive in 1958 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bellerive

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellerive 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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