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Bellmer Family History

Bellmer Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Belm near Osnabrück or from Bellheim near Mainz. Altered form of French Canadian Belhumeur.

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


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Where is the Bellmer family from?

You can see how Bellmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bellmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bellmer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bellmer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bellmer families in 1891.
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What did your Bellmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellmer. 22% of Bellmer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bellmer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellmer were Laborer and Practical Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Practical Nurse
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bellmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellmer 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Bellmer. 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 513 military records available for the last name Bellmer. For the veterans among your Bellmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellmer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bellmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bellmer in 1959 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellmer 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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