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Bellflower Family History

Bellflower Name Meaning

Variant of Belflower probably an altered form of French Bellefleur .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Belser, Belflower, Bellenger, Bellerose, Bellafiore, Bellemore

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Where is the Bellflower family from?

You can see how Bellflower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellflower family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellflower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bellflower families living in South Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bellflower's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Bellflower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellflower 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 Bellflower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellflower. 29% of Bellflower men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bellflower women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellflower were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bellflower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellflower 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bellflower. 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 640 military records available for the last name Bellflower. For the veterans among your Bellflower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellflower lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bellflower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bellflower in 1958 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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