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Bellenger Name Meaning

French: variant of Bellanger 1 and in North America (also) an altered form of this or of its variant Bélanger (see Belanger ). Compare Bellinger English (of Norman origin): variant of Bellinger Compare Bellanger

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


Similar surnames: Bellinger, Bellanger, Ballinger, Ballenger, Belanger, Bullinger

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Where is the Bellenger family from?

You can see how Bellenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Bellenger families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bellenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bellenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellenger. 32% of Bellenger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bellenger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellenger were Manager and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bellenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellenger 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Bellenger. 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 449 military records available for the last name Bellenger. For the veterans among your Bellenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellenger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bellenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bellenger in 1963 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

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