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Belba Family History

Belba 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: Belka, Bella, Bell, Baba, Bala, Belle, Bello, Vela, Melia, Barba

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Where is the Belba family from?

You can see how Belba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Belba family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Belba's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Belba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belba 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 Belba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belba. 100% of Belba men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Belba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belba 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Belba. 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 62 military records available for the last name Belba. For the veterans among your Belba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belba lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Belba in 1963 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belba 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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