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Bellm Family History

Bellm Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Bellheim near Mainz or from Belm near Osnabrück.

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


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Where is the Bellm family from?

You can see how Bellm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bellm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Bellm families living in Illinois. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bellm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bellm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bellm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellm. 32% of Bellm men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bellm women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellm were Farm Hand and Heel Builder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Heel Builder
    29%

What Bellm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bellm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellm 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bellm. 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 264 military records available for the last name Bellm. For the veterans among your Bellm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bellm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bellm in 1962 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellm ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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