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Belies Family History

Belies 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: Belles, Beliles, Melis, Elias, Bliss, Belle, Bellew, Belin, Beller

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Where is the Belies family from?

You can see how Belies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belies family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Belies families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Belies families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Belies's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belies families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belies 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 84 census records available for the last name Belies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belies 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Belies. 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 7 military records available for the last name Belies. For the veterans among your Belies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belies lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Belies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Belies in 1966 was 61, and 101 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belies 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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