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Belanger Name Meaning

French (Bélanger): dissimilated form of Béranger (from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements bern ‘bear’ + ger ‘spear’) a cognate of Béringer (see Beringer ). Compare Bellanger 1 which is the most common form in France and also Baker Ballinger 2 Belangia Bellinger 3 and Belongia . English (of Norman origin): variant of Bellinger 1 itself a dissimilated form of Berringer a cognate of 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Bellanger, Beringer, Bellenger, Bellinger, Palange, Bolinger

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Where is the Belanger family from?

You can see how Belanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belanger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belanger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6,184 Belanger families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Belanger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belanger families in 1911.
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What did your Belanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belanger. 20% of Belanger men worked as a Cultivateur and 8% of Belanger women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belanger were Farmer and Institutrice. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Journalier
    12%
  • Cultivateur
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    8%
  • Servante
    8%
  • Revenue
    5%
  • Institutrice
    5%
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Census Records

There are 115,000 census records available for the last name Belanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belanger 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Belanger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Belanger. For the veterans among your Belanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belanger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Belanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Belanger in 1942 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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