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Belant Family History

Belant 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, Bean, Boland, Balan, Plant, Bland, Blatt, Berland

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Where is the Belant family from?

You can see how Belant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belant families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Belant family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Belant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belant 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 202 census records available for the last name Belant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belant 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Belant. 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 155 military records available for the last name Belant. For the veterans among your Belant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belant lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Belant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Belant in 1973 was 70, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belant 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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