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Belvins Family History

Belvins 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: Belvin, Bevins, Belin, Belkin, Melvin, Bellina, Bellin, Bellis, Bevis

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Where is the Belvins family from?

You can see how Belvins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belvins family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Belvins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Belvins family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Belvins's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Belvins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belvins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belvins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belvins. 50% of Belvins men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Belvins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belvins were Coal Loader and School Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Coal Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Belvins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belvins 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Belvins. 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 104 military records available for the last name Belvins. For the veterans among your Belvins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belvins lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Belvins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Belvins in 1974 was 87, and 46 in 1999.

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