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Belbow Family History

Belbow Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bellow, Below, Benbow, Bello, Ballow, Bellew, Belton, Kellow, Belson

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Where is the Belbow family from?

You can see how Belbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belbow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Belbow families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Belbow's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Belbow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belbow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belbow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belbow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Belbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belbow 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Belbow. 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 7 military records available for the last name Belbow. For the veterans among your Belbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belbow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Belbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Belbow in 1979 was 63, and 81 in 1999.

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