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Belier Family History

Belier 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: Beller, Belter, Belger, Belzer, Blier, Belfer, Bevier, Beier, Belser

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Where is the Belier family from?

You can see how Belier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Belier family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belier's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Belier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belier. 100% of Belier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Belier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belier 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Belier. 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 50 military records available for the last name Belier. For the veterans among your Belier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Belier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Belier in 1965 was 89, and 90 in 2003.

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