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Belance Family History

Belance 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: Bence, Lance, Belan, Blanc, Delane, Blanco, Blanch, Ballance, Blanck

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Where is the Belance family from?

You can see how Belance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belance family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Belance families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Belance families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belance's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Belance families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belance 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 73 census records available for the last name Belance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belance 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Belance. 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 3 military records available for the last name Belance. For the veterans among your Belance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belance lifespan?

Average Belance life expectancy in 2004 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belance 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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