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Belur Family History

Belur 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: Belue, Bell, Bear, Beer, Begue, Belle, Bello, Bieler, Beger, Belka

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Where is the Belur family from?

You can see how Belur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Belur families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Belur families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Belur's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Belur families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belur 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 40 census records available for the last name Belur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belur 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Belur. 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 5 military records available for the last name Belur. For the veterans among your Belur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belur lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Belur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Belur in 1974 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belur 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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