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Belefas Family History

Belefas 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: Bellas, Elias, Beets, Bleak, Belka, Melena, Bellman, Balas, Belyea

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Belefas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belefas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Belefas. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Belefas. For the veterans among your Belefas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belefas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1979, in the United States, Belefas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Belefas in 1969 was 73, and 91 in 1979.

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