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Belvois Family History

Belvois 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: Bellis, Bevis, Blois, Beloin, Bellows, Belvin, Melis, Bello, Belton

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Where is the Belvois family from?

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

What did your Belvois ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Belvois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belvois 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 Belvois. 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 4 military records available for the last name Belvois. For the veterans among your Belvois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belvois lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Belvois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Belvois in 1971 was 44, and 72 in 1975.

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