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Bellefleur Name Meaning

French: soldier's name from belle fleur ‘beautiful flower’. This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Belhumeur, Lafleur, Belleau, Belfield, Pelletier, Billeter, Ballester

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Where is the Bellefleur family from?

You can see how Bellefleur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellefleur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bellefleur families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 120 Bellefleur families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Bellefleur's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bellefleur families in 1911.
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What did your Bellefleur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Rentire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bellefleur. 32% of Bellefleur men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Bellefleur women worked as a Rentire. .

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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
    32%
  • Journalier
    27%
  • Chasseur
    20%
  • Trapper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Rentire
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bellefleur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellefleur 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Bellefleur. 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 275 military records available for the last name Bellefleur. For the veterans among your Bellefleur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellefleur lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bellefleur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bellefleur in 1962 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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