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Belmain Family History

Belmain 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: Belman, Germain, Selman, Berman, Kelman, Blain, Bermann, Elman, Belin

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Where is the Belmain family from?

You can see how Belmain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belmain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Belmain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Belmain families living in Maine. This was about 58% of all the recorded Belmain's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Belmain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belmain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belmain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belmain. 100% of Belmain 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 308 census records available for the last name Belmain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belmain 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Belmain. 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 42 military records available for the last name Belmain. For the veterans among your Belmain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belmain lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Belmain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Belmain in 1970 was 63, and 90 in 2004.

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