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Belletier Family History

Belletier 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: Pelletier, Billeter, Bellenger, Billiter, Ballester, Beller, Ellender

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Where is the Belletier family from?

You can see how Belletier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belletier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belletier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Belletier family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Belletier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Belletier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belletier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belletier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belletier. 100% of Belletier 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Belletier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belletier 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Belletier. 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 6 military records available for the last name Belletier. For the veterans among your Belletier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belletier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Belletier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Belletier in 1965 was 67, and 75 in 2001.

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