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Belef Family History

Belef 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: Belen, Belew, Beley, Bell, Beer, Belle, Bello, Bieler, Beger, Berley

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Belef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belef 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Belef. 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 6 military records available for the last name Belef. For the veterans among your Belef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belef lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Belef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Belef in 1979 was 54, and 89 in 1982.

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