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Bellanger Family History

Bellanger Surname Meaning

French: dissimilated form of Béranger (from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements bern ‘bear’ + ger ‘spear’) a cognate of Béringer (see Beringer).

In North America the surname Bellanger is also an altered form of its French variant Bélanger (see Belanger). Compare Ballanger Ballengee and Ballenger.

English (of Norman origin): variant of Bellinger a cognate of 1 above. See Berringer and compare Bellenger and Ballanger.

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


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Where is the Bellanger family from?

You can see how Bellanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellanger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellanger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 60 Bellanger families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bellanger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bellanger families in 1911.
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What did your Bellanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bellanger. 32% of Bellanger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bellanger women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellanger were Journalier and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Cultivateur
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Journalier
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bellanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellanger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bellanger. 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 578 military records available for the last name Bellanger. For the veterans among your Bellanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellanger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bellanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bellanger in 1945 was 29, and 35 in 2004.

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