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Belgya Family History

Belgya 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: Belka, Belyea, Bella, Belger, Bedoya, Zelaya, Celaya, Belgum, Bellia

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belgya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Belgya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belgya 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Belgya. 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 Belgya. For the veterans among your Belgya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belgya lifespan?

Average Belgya life expectancy in 1988 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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