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Bellville Name Meaning

Altered form of French Belleville .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Belville, Belleville, Bellile, Beville, Reville, Belfield, Bellin

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Where is the Bellville family from?

You can see how Bellville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellville family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Bellville families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Bellville's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bellville families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellville surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bellville ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bellville. 100% of Bellville men worked as a Gardener. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Gardener
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bellville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellville 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Bellville. 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 980 military records available for the last name Bellville. For the veterans among your Bellville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellville lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bellville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bellville in 1950 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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