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Belaey Family History

Belaey 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: Beley, Belay, Belle, Berley, Delaney, Bellew, Begley, Beller, Bulley

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Belaey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belaey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Belaey. 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 Belaey. For the veterans among your Belaey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belaey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Belaey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Belaey in 1965 was 54, and 72 in 1988.

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