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Bellmar Family History

Bellmar 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: Bellman, Bellar, Bellmer, Delamar, Delmar, Beller, Billman, Sellman

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Where is the Bellmar family from?

You can see how Bellmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellmar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bellmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bellmar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bellmar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bellmar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellmar. 100% of Bellmar men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Bellmar women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Bellmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellmar 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bellmar. 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 83 military records available for the last name Bellmar. For the veterans among your Bellmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellmar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bellmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bellmar in 1960 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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