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Belner Family History

Belner 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: Berner, Beller, Kelner, Benner, Belter, Belger, Belzer, Beiner

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Where is the Belner family from?

You can see how Belner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Belner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Belner families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Belner's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Belner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belner. 100% of Belner men worked as a New Worker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Belner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belner 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Belner. 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 49 military records available for the last name Belner. For the veterans among your Belner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Belner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Belner in 1969 was 80, and 40 in 2000.

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