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Belrose Family History

Belrose Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Bellerose.

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


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Where is the Belrose family from?

You can see how Belrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belrose family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belrose families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Belrose family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belrose's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Belrose families in 1871.
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What did your Belrose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belrose. 26% of Belrose men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Belrose women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Belrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belrose 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Belrose. 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 317 military records available for the last name Belrose. For the veterans among your Belrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belrose lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Belrose in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belrose 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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