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Bellmay Family History

Bellmay 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: Bellman, Billman, Sellman, Belleau, Bellas, Wellman, Mellman, Bella

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Where is the Bellmay family from?

You can see how Bellmay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellmay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bellmay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bellmay families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bellmay's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bellmay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellmay 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 Bellmay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellmay. 34% of Bellmay men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bellmay women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellmay were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    34%
  • Fireman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Bellmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellmay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bellmay. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bellmay. For the veterans among your Bellmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellmay lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bellmay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bellmay in 1969 was 70, and 59 in 2003.

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