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Bellette Family History

Bellette 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: Mellette, Bessette, Pellett, Billotte, Bullett, Gullette, Kellett

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Where is the Bellette family from?

You can see how Bellette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Bellette family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellette's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bellette families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brick Layer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bellette. 100% of Bellette men worked as a Brick Layer. .

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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

  • Brick Layer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bellette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellette 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Bellette. 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 87 military records available for the last name Bellette. For the veterans among your Bellette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellette lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bellette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bellette in 1972 was 76, and 79 in 2003.

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