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Belanga Family History

Belanga 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: Berlanga, Belan, Malanga, Langa, Falanga, Bellanca, Behanna, Beland

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Where is the Belanga family from?

You can see how Belanga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belanga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belanga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Belanga families living in North Carolina. This was about 38% of all the recorded Belanga's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Belanga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belanga 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 Belanga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belanga. 37% of Belanga men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Belanga women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belanga were Fishing and House Work.

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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
    37%
  • Timber Cutter
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Fishing
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Belanga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Belanga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belanga 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Belanga. 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 91 military records available for the last name Belanga. For the veterans among your Belanga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belanga lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Belanga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Belanga in 1969 was 78, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belanga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belanga 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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