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Belong Family History

Belong 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: Delong, Blong, Long, Belton, Balon, Belin, Belan, Blond, Celona

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Where is the Belong family from?

You can see how Belong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belong families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Belong families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Belong's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Belong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belong 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 Belong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belong. 70% of Belong men worked as a 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
    70%
  • Farmer
    30%

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Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Belong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belong 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Belong. 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 99 military records available for the last name Belong. For the veterans among your Belong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belong lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Belong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Belong in 1966 was 69, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belong 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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