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Belteau Family History

Belteau 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: Belleau, Berteau, Buteau, Belyea, Belter, Fecteau, Belyeu, Beliveau

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Where is the Belteau family from?

You can see how Belteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belteau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Belteau families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Belteau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Belteau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belteau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belteau ancestors do for a living?

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

What Belteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Belteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belteau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Belteau. 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 25 military records available for the last name Belteau. For the veterans among your Belteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belteau lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Belteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Belteau in 1969 was 64, and 53 in 2001.

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