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Bellerose Family History

Bellerose Surname Meaning

French: soldier's name from belle rose ‘beautiful rose’. This surname is rare in France. Compare Belrose.

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


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Where is the Bellerose family from?

You can see how Bellerose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellerose family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bellerose families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 375 Bellerose families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Bellerose's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bellerose families in 1911.
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What did your Bellerose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellerose. 29% of Bellerose men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Bellerose women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellerose were Welder and 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
    29%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Electrician
    8%
  • Welder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    28%
  • Frame Spinner
    19%
  • Spinner
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bellerose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellerose 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Bellerose. 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 626 military records available for the last name Bellerose. For the veterans among your Bellerose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellerose lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bellerose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bellerose in 1955 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellerose 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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