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Belei Family History

Belei 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: Belen, Belfi, Belew, Beley, Belli, Bell, Beer, Belle, Bello, Bieler

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Where is the Belei family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belei ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Belei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belei 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Belei. 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 10 military records available for the last name Belei. For the veterans among your Belei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belei lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Belei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Belei in 1979 was 88, and 76 in 2000.

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