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Belyeu Family History

Belyeu Surname Meaning

Variant of Bilyeu a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Belyeu family from?

You can see how Belyeu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belyeu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Belyeu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Belyeu family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Belyeu's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Belyeu families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belyeu 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 Belyeu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belyeu. 31% of Belyeu men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Belyeu women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belyeu were Farmer Laborer and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Belyeu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belyeu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belyeu 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Belyeu. 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 520 military records available for the last name Belyeu. For the veterans among your Belyeu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belyeu lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Belyeu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Belyeu in 1957 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belyeu 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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