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Bellous Family History

Bellous 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: Bellows, Bellus, Bello, Fellows, Bellow, Bellas, Bellis, Belles

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Where is the Bellous family from?

You can see how Bellous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellous family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bellous families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellous's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bellous families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellous surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bellous. 46% of Bellous 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
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Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Bellous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellous 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bellous. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bellous. For the veterans among your Bellous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellous lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Bellous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bellous in 1970 was 74, and 76 in 1993.

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