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Van Belle Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: habitational name for someone from Belle which is the old Dutch name of Bailleul in North France. Compare Belle.

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


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You can see how Van Belle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Belle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Van Belle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Van Belle families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Van Belle's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Van Belle families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Van Belle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Belle 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Van Belle. 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 122 military records available for the last name Van Belle. For the veterans among your Van Belle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Belle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Van Belle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Van Belle in 1959 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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