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Bellville Family History

Bellville Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Belleville.

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


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Where is the Bellville family from?

You can see how Bellville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Bellville families living in Sussex. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bellville's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Bellville families in 1891.
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What did your Bellville ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bellville. 67% of Bellville women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bellville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellville 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Bellville. 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 980 military records available for the last name Bellville. For the veterans among your Bellville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellville lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bellville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bellville in 1950 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellville 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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