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Belena Family History

Belena 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: Melena, Belen, Belka, Bolen, Belin, Zelenka, Bena, Belyea, Belan

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Where is the Belena family from?

You can see how Belena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belena family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Belena families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Belena family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Belena's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Belena families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belena 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 180 census records available for the last name Belena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belena 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Belena. 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 36 military records available for the last name Belena. For the veterans among your Belena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belena lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Belena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Belena in 1942 was 29, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belena 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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