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Belmear Family History

Belmear 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: Bealmear, Elmer, Balmer, Helmer, Bulmer, Delmar, Beller, Belyea

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Where is the Belmear family from?

You can see how Belmear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belmear family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belmear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Belmear family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belmear's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Belmear families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belmear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belmear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belmear. 100% of Belmear 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 343 census records available for the last name Belmear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belmear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Belmear. 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 40 military records available for the last name Belmear. For the veterans among your Belmear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belmear lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Belmear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belmear in 1966 was 91, and 28 in 2004.

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