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Bellsey Family History

Bellsey 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: Belle, Berley, Bellew, Begley, Beller, Bulley, Kelsey, Bewley, Bessey

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Where is the Bellsey family from?

You can see how Bellsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bellsey families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bellsey's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bellsey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bellsey. 100% of Bellsey men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Bellsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellsey 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bellsey. 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 38 military records available for the last name Bellsey. For the veterans among your Bellsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellsey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bellsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bellsey in 1968 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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