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Belais Family History

Belais 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: Bellis, Blais, Belair, Melis, Blain, Belin, Bullis, Mellis, Balas

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Where is the Belais family from?

You can see how Belais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belais family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Belais families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Belais's in USA. New York had the highest population of Belais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belais 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 248 census records available for the last name Belais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belais 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Belais. 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 10 military records available for the last name Belais. For the veterans among your Belais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belais lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1975, in the United States, Belais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Belais in 1973 was 83, and 85 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belais 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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