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Belaga Family History

Belaga Surname 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, Belan, Delage, Bella, Kulaga, Braga, Zelaya, Berlanga

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Where is the Belaga family from?

You can see how Belaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belaga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belaga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Belaga families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Belaga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Belaga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belaga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Private Business was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belaga. 100% of Belaga men worked as a Private Business.

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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

  • Private Business
    100%

What Belaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Belaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belaga 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Belaga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Belaga. For the veterans among your Belaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belaga lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Belaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Belaga in 1957 was 54, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belaga ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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