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Belval Family History

Belval Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: topographic name from French bel val ‘beautiful valley’ or a habitational name from (Le) Belval, the name of several places in the northern part of France.

As for example, in Ardennes, Manche, and Vosges, and in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Belval family from?

You can see how Belval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belval family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belval families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Belval families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Belval's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Belval families in 1891.
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What did your Belval ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belval. 50% of Belval men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Belval women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Tool Maker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Belval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belval 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Belval. 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 203 military records available for the last name Belval. For the veterans among your Belval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belval lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Belval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Belval in 1966 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belval 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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