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Belaj Family History

Belaj 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: Belan, Belak, Belay, Bell, Bean, Bear, Beal, Balan, Bala, Belle

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Where is the Belaj family from?

You can see how Belaj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belaj family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belaj family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Belaj's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Belaj families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belaj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Belaj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belaj 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Belaj. 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 36 military records available for the last name Belaj. For the veterans among your Belaj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belaj lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Belaj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Belaj in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belaj 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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