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Belcourt Name Meaning

French: variant of Bellecourt a topographic name from a compound of Old French belle ‘beautiful’ + co(u)rt ‘court residence’ or perhaps a habitational name from Bellecour(t) the name of several places in the northern part of France. The surnames Belcourt and Bellecourt are (very) rare in France found (mainly) in the Vosges and Haute-Garonne respectively.

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


Similar surnames: Valcourt, Harcourt, Belcher, Precourt, Belford, Boicourt, Befort

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Where is the Belcourt family from?

You can see how Belcourt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belcourt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belcourt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 71 Belcourt families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Belcourt's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belcourt families in 1911.
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What did your Belcourt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belcourt. 40% of Belcourt men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Belcourt women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belcourt were Trapper and Farmer. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Trapper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Belcourt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belcourt 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Belcourt. 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 403 military records available for the last name Belcourt. For the veterans among your Belcourt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belcourt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belcourt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Belcourt in 1963 was 61, and 61 in 2004.

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