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Bellin Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in northeastern Germany named Bellin. French: variant spelling of Belin. Welsh: Americanized form of Belyn, from the personal name of a shadowy Welsh hero who died in 627.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ballin, Berlin, Sellin, Belling, Belin, Yellin, Fellin, Helling

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Bellin Family Origin

Where is the Bellin family from?

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You can see how Bellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellin families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Bellin families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bellin's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Bellin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bellin Family Occupations

What did your Bellin ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Annuitant, Coal Miner and Farmer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bellin. A less common occupation for the Bellin family was Grocer & ... Merchant. The most common Bellin occupation in the UK was Annuitant. 7% of Bellin's were Annuitants.

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  • Annuitant

    7%

  • Coal Miner

    7%

  • Farmer

    7%

  • Grocer & ... Merchant

    7%

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

Bellin Historical Records

What Bellin family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bellin. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bellin. For the veterans among your Bellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bellin Life Expectancy

What is the average Bellin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bellin in 1959 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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