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Belaney Family History

Belaney 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: Delaney, Blaney, Devaney, Heaney, Belan, Deloney, Baney, Delane

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Where is the Belaney family from?

You can see how Belaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Belaney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Belaney families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Belaney's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Belaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belaney 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 Belaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belaney. 100% of Belaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

What Belaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Belaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belaney 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Belaney. 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 72 military records available for the last name Belaney. For the veterans among your Belaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belaney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Belaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Belaney in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belaney 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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