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Belange Family History

Belange 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: Belanger, Belan, Delage, De Lange, Palange, Delane, Benge, Berlanga

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Where is the Belange family from?

You can see how Belange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belange family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belange families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 220 Belange families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Belange's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belange families in 1911.
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What did your Belange ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Mill Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belange. 29% of Belange men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Belange women worked as a Mill Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belange were Farmer and Tudiant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    29%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Cultivateur
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mill Hand
    50%
  • Tudiant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Belange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belange 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Belange. 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 115 military records available for the last name Belange. For the veterans among your Belange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belange lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Belange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Belange in 1967 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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