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Belzil Family History

Belzil Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bell, Belin, Belkin, Beil, Bellin, Bellis, Benzie, Belzer, Elzie

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Where is the Belzil family from?

You can see how Belzil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belzil family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 90 Belzil families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Belzil's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belzil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belzil 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 Belzil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Belzil. 31% of Belzil men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    31%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    28%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Commis
    9%

What Belzil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belzil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belzil 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Belzil. 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 36 military records available for the last name Belzil. For the veterans among your Belzil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belzil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Belzil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belzil in 1967 was 71, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belzil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belzil 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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