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Bellison Family History

Bellison 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: Jellison, Kellison, Belliston, Ellison, Allison, Bullion, Belson

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Where is the Bellison family from?

You can see how Bellison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Bellison family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellison's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bellison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bellison. 67% of Bellison 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
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 662 census records available for the last name Bellison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellison 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Bellison. 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 160 military records available for the last name Bellison. For the veterans among your Bellison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellison lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bellison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bellison in 1968 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

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