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Belair Name Meaning

French (also Bélair): habitational name from Belair Bélair or (Le) Bel-Air names of several places in various parts of France meaning literally ‘beautiful place’. Compare Belaire Bellair Bellaire and Blair .

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


Similar surnames: Delair, Belaire, Bellaire, Bellairs, Bellin, Leclair, Bolar, Bellar

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Where is the Belair family from?

You can see how Belair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belair family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belair families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 563 Belair families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Belair's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belair ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belair. 21% of Belair men worked as a Journalier and 17% of Belair women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belair were Laborer and Modiste. .

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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

  • Journalier
    21%
  • Cultivateur
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    17%
  • Couturire
    17%
  • Empaquesteuse
    12%
  • Modiste
    12%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Belair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belair 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 950 immigration records available for the last name Belair. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Belair. For the veterans among your Belair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belair lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Belair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Belair in 1956 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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