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Bellau Family History

Bellau 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: Belleau, Bellas, Bella, Bellar, Bellan, Bellah, Bell, Belle, Bello

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Where is the Bellau family from?

You can see how Bellau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bellau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bellau families living in Louisiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bellau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bellau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Bellau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellau 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bellau. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bellau. For the veterans among your Bellau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellau lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Bellau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bellau in 1977 was 83, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellau 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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