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Belvill Family History

Belvill 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: Bevill, Belville, Melville, Revill, Belval, Betsill, Belvin, Nevill

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Where is the Belvill family from?

You can see how Belvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belvill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belvill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Belvill families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Belvill's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Belvill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belvill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belvill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belvill. 100% of Belvill men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 585 census records available for the last name Belvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belvill 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Belvill. 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 171 military records available for the last name Belvill. For the veterans among your Belvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belvill lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Belvill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Belvill in 1950 was 54, and 34 in 2004.

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