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Beligan Family History

Beligan 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: Pelikan, Berrigan, Belin, Bellman, Belan, Pelican, Belman, Bergan

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Where is the Beligan family from?

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

What did your Beligan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Beligan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beligan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Beligan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Beligan. For the veterans among your Beligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beligan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Beligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Beligan in 1982 was 86, and 102 in 2003.

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