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Belanich Family History

Belanich 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: Belich, Blanch, Blaich, Lanich, Beamish, Stanich, Bernick, Bench

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Where is the Belanich family from?

You can see how Belanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belanich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belanich families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Belanich families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Belanich's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Belanich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belanich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belanich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belanich. 28% of Belanich 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
    28%
  • Longshoreman
    19%
  • Fisherman
    19%
  • Polisher
    19%
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What Belanich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Belanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belanich 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Belanich. 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 49 military records available for the last name Belanich. For the veterans among your Belanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belanich lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Belanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Belanich in 1960 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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