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Bellig Family History

Bellig 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: Bellin, Bellis, Belling, Billig, Bellia, Belli, Bollig, Ellig, Bell

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Where is the Bellig family from?

You can see how Bellig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bellig family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bellig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellig. 45% of Bellig men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bellig women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellig were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Bookeeper
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Bellig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellig 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Bellig. 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 112 military records available for the last name Bellig. For the veterans among your Bellig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Bellig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bellig in 1964 was 74, and 95 in 1998.

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