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Belley Family History

Belley 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: Belle, Berley, Bellew, Begley, Beller, Bulley, Bewley, Betley, Selley

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Where is the Belley family from?

You can see how Belley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Belley families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Belley's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Belley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belley. 46% of Belley men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Belley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belley were Farmer and Cook. .

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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
    46%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Belley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belley 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Belley. 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 261 military records available for the last name Belley. For the veterans among your Belley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Belley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Belley in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 2001.

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