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Belala Family History

Belala 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: Bella, Bell, Beal, Bala, Belle, Bello, Lala, Bolla, Belka, Pella

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Where is the Belala family from?

You can see how Belala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Belala families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belala's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Belala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belala 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 45 census records available for the last name Belala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belala 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Belala. 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 64 military records available for the last name Belala. For the veterans among your Belala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belala lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Belala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Belala in 1969 was 65, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belala 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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