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Bellinger Family History

Bellinger Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): dissimilated form of Berringer. Compare Benninger. German: habitational name for someone from a place called Belling or Bellingen (see Belling). It is also found in France (Lorraine).

Americanized form of French Bélanger (see Belanger) or of its variant Bellanger. Compare Ballinger 2 and Bellenger.

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


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Where is the Bellinger family from?

You can see how Bellinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 188 Bellinger families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bellinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bellinger families in 1891.
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What did your Bellinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bellinger. 11% of Bellinger men worked as a Gardener and 71% of Bellinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellinger were Farmer and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Gardener
    11%
  • House Painter
    11%
  • Milk Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

What Bellinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Bellinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellinger 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bellinger. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Bellinger. For the veterans among your Bellinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bellinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bellinger in 1947 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellinger 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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