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Belnap Family History

Belnap Surname Meaning

English: variant of Belknap.

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


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Where is the Belnap family from?

You can see how Belnap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belnap family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belnap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Belnap families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Belnap's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belnap families in 1911.
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What did your Belnap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belnap. 37% of Belnap men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Belnap women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belnap were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Belnap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belnap 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Belnap. 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 704 military records available for the last name Belnap. For the veterans among your Belnap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belnap lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Belnap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Belnap in 1957 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belnap 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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