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Belani Family History

Belani 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, Beland, Celani, Bean, Boland, Balan, Bland, Berland, Belin

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Where is the Belani family from?

You can see how Belani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belani family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Belani families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Belani's in USA. California had the highest population of Belani families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belani 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 Belani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belani. 100% of Belani men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Belani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Belani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belani 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Belani. 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 9 military records available for the last name Belani. For the veterans among your Belani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belani lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Belani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Belani in 1975 was 77, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belani 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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