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Bellegas Family History

Bellegas Name 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, Belles, Villegas, Hillegas, Belle, Bellew, Bellman

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Where is the Bellegas family from?

You can see how Bellegas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellegas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bellegas family living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellegas's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Bellegas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellegas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellegas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bellegas. 50% of Bellegas men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Orange Picker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bellegas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellegas 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bellegas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Bellegas. For the veterans among your Bellegas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellegas lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Bellegas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bellegas in 1994 was 100, and 26 in 1999.

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