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Bele Family History

Bele 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: Bell, Belle, Bole, Bel, Bene, Abele, Belt, Mele, Belke, Bee

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Where is the Bele family from?

You can see how Bele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bele families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bele's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bele families in 1911.
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What did your Bele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bele. 32% of Bele men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Bele women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bele were Farm Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bele 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Bele. 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 666 military records available for the last name Bele. For the veterans among your Bele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bele lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bele in 1968 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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