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Belveal Family History

Belveal Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Belleville.

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


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Where is the Belveal family from?

You can see how Belveal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belveal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belveal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Belveal families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Belveal's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Belveal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belveal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belveal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belveal. 64% of Belveal men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Belveal women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belveal were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

What Belveal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belveal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belveal 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Belveal. 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 338 military records available for the last name Belveal. For the veterans among your Belveal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belveal lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Belveal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Belveal in 1959 was 59, and 57 in 2004.

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