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Bellmont Family History

Bellmont 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: Belmont, Beaumont, Bellman, Belmonte, Delmont, Bellmore, Bellon

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Where is the Bellmont family from?

You can see how Bellmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellmont family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bellmont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bellmont families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bellmont's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bellmont families in 1880.
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What did your Bellmont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellmont. 34% of Bellmont men worked as a Cook and 100% of Bellmont women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Cook
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Bellmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellmont 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Bellmont. 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 107 military records available for the last name Bellmont. For the veterans among your Bellmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellmont lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Bellmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bellmont in 1960 was 44, and 52 in 2002.

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