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Belmore Name Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from Belmore Farm in Shropshire, Belmore House in Hampshire, or Bellmoor Farm in Somerset.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bellmore, Wetmore, Elmore, Wedmore, Haymore, Elsmore, Blore, Wilmore

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Belmore Family Origin

Where is the Belmore family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Belmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belmore families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Belmore families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Belmore's in the USA. Maine had the highest population of Belmore families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Belmore Family Occupations

    What did your Belmore ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Belmore family was Work In Shoe Factory. The most common Belmore occupation in the USA was Laborer. 23% of Belmore's were Laborers. Laborer, Farmer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Belmore.

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    • Laborer

      23%

    • Farmer

      13%

    • Keeping House

      10%

    • Work In Shoe Factory

      7%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belmore ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Belmore Historical Records

    What Belmore family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Belmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belmore census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 630 immigration records available for the last name Belmore. 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 Card

    There are 984 military records available for the last name Belmore. For the veterans among your Belmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Belmore Life Expectancy

    What is the average Belmore lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Belmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Belmore in 1956 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belmore

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belmore ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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