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Belnum Family History

Belnum 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: Belgum, Barnum, Blum, Beckum, Begum, Bellm, Bergum, Belue, Bynum

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Where is the Belnum family from?

You can see how Belnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belnum family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Belnum families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belnum's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Belnum families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belnum ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Belnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belnum 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Belnum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Belnum. For the veterans among your Belnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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