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Belgarde Name Meaning

Altered (shortened) form of French Bellegarde . This surname is most common among Native Americans in ND namely the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the Spirit Lake Tribe of Dakota Sioux. It is also found in Haiti.

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


Similar surnames: Belgard, Legard, Bongard, Bogard, Melgar, Belgrave, Bellar, Bellard

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Where is the Belgarde family from?

You can see how Belgarde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belgarde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belgarde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 45 Belgarde families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Belgarde's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belgarde families in 1911.
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What did your Belgarde ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Belgarde. 43% of Belgarde men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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
    43%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    29%
  • Journalier
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Belgarde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belgarde 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Belgarde. 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 365 military records available for the last name Belgarde. For the veterans among your Belgarde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belgarde lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Belgarde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Belgarde in 1961 was 80, and 64 in 2004.

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