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Bellus Family History

Bellus Name Meaning

English: variant of Bellows .

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


Similar surnames: Bellis, Elles, Bellas, Bemus, Sells, Beller, Belue, Kellum, Nellums

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Where is the Bellus family from?

You can see how Bellus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bellus family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bellus's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Bellus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellus. 47% of Bellus men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bellus women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellus were Teacher and Beauty Operator. .

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Cutter
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    30%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Beauty Operator
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bellus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellus 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Bellus. 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 526 military records available for the last name Bellus. For the veterans among your Bellus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bellus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bellus in 1959 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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