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Belling Family History

Belling Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Belling in Pomerania, Baden, Hesse, Thuringia, and elsewhere.

English (Devon): perhaps from the Middle English personal name Belling / Beling of uncertain origin (perhaps from Old English Bǣdling, an original nickname from bǣdling ‘effeminate man’).

Alternatively, a variant of Billing.

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


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Where is the Belling family from?

You can see how Belling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 46 Belling families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Belling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belling families in 1891.
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What did your Belling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Scientific Instrument Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Belling. 50% of Belling men worked as a Scientific Instrument Maker and 80% of Belling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belling were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Scientific Instrument Maker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper (retired)
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Belling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belling 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Belling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Belling. For the veterans among your Belling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belling lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Belling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belling in 1955 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belling 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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