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Belmer Family History

Belmer Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Bellemare. French (northern): from the ancient Germanic personal name Bilimar composed of the elements bili- ‘decent amiable’ + mari meri ‘renowned’.

German: variant of Bellmer. The surname Belmer is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Belmer family from?

You can see how Belmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Belmer families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Belmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belmer families in 1911.
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What did your Belmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belmer. 50% of Belmer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Belmer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belmer were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Domestic
    19%
  • Servant
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Belmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belmer 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Belmer. 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 375 military records available for the last name Belmer. For the veterans among your Belmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belmer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Belmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Belmer in 1945 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belmer 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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