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Bellach Family History

Bellach Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Bělak: from a derivative of běły ‘white bright fair’ probably a nickname for a fair-haired man or one of light complexion (see Belak).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bellach family from?

You can see how Bellach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bellach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Bellach family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bellach's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bellach families in 1911.
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What did your Bellach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bellach. 42% of Bellach 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
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Driver
    17%

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Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Bellach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellach 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Bellach. 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 240 military records available for the last name Bellach. For the veterans among your Bellach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellach lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Bellach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bellach in 1950 was 43, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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