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Belgan Family History

Belgan 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: Belan, Belman, Bergan, Beagan, Bellan, Began, Bean, Balan, Selman

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Where is the Belgan family from?

You can see how Belgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belgan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belgan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Belgan family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Belgan's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Belgan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belgan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Belgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belgan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Belgan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Belgan. For the veterans among your Belgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belgan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Belgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Belgan in 1983 was 87, and 61 in 1984.

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