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Belem Family History

Belem 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: Belen, Bellm, Beem, Belew, Beley, Bell, Beer, Helm, Belle, Bello

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Where is the Belem family from?

You can see how Belem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belem family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belem families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Belem families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Belem's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Belem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belem. 100% of Belem men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Belem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belem 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Belem. 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 17 military records available for the last name Belem. For the veterans among your Belem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Belem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Belem in 1970 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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