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Bellion Family History

Bellion Surname Meaning

Origin uncertain. Possibly the French surname Belion Bellion explained by Morlet as a derivative of Belier which is a nickname from bélier ‘ram’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bellion family from?

You can see how Bellion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bellion families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Bellion families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bellion's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bellion families in 1891.
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What did your Bellion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bellion. 82% of Bellion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Tooth Brush Drawer (retired )
    7%
  • Tooth Brush Drawer
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bellion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellion 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Bellion. 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 483 military records available for the last name Bellion. For the veterans among your Bellion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellion lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bellion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bellion in 1968 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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