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Belian Family History

Belian 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: Belin, Belan, Belman, Balian, Bellan, Bean, Berlin, Melin, Elias

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Where is the Belian family from?

You can see how Belian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belian families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Belian families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Belian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belian ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Belian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belian 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Belian. 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 256 military records available for the last name Belian. For the veterans among your Belian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belian lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Belian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Belian in 1978 was 73, and 38 in 2000.

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