This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Beli family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Beli Family History

Beli 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: Bell, Bel, Bedi, Belin, Belt, Bali, Meli, Beni, Belz, Belo

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Beli family from?

You can see how Beli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beli family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Beli families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Beli family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Beli's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Beli families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1881
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Beli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beli. 100% of Beli women worked as a Hairdresser.

View Census Data for Beli | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    100%

What Beli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Beli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beli census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Beli

Passenger Lists

There are 254 immigration records available for the last name Beli. 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.

View all Beli immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Beli. For the veterans among your Beli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Beli military records

You've only scratched the surface of Beli family history

Discover More

What is the average Beli lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Beli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beli in 1989 was 67, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beli 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Beli family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial