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Belean Family History

Belean 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: Belan, Belman, Belen, Bellan, Bean, Balan, Selman, Berman, Bleak

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Where is the Belean family from?

You can see how Belean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Belean families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Belean's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belean families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Belean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belean 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Belean. 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 7 military records available for the last name Belean. For the veterans among your Belean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belean lifespan?

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