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Belyea Family History

Belyea Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Boulier.

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


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Where is the Belyea family from?

You can see how Belyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belyea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belyea families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 13 Belyea families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belyea's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Belyea families in 1891.
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What did your Belyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belyea. 15% of Belyea men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Belyea women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belyea were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Belyea. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Belyea. For the veterans among your Belyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belyea lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Belyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Belyea in 1947 was 21, and 81 in 2004.

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