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Belon Family History

Belon 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: Belton, Balon, Belin, Belan, Belson, Below, Belen, Delon, Belo, Beron

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Where is the Belon family from?

You can see how Belon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Belon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Belon families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Belon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belon 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 Belon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belon. 25% of Belon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Belon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belon were Machinist and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belon 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Belon. 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 781 military records available for the last name Belon. For the veterans among your Belon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Belon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Belon in 1966 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belon 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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