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Belencia Family History

Belencia 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: Valencia, Palencia, Belongia, Buendia, Melena, Zelenka, Plescia

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Where is the Belencia family from?

You can see how Belencia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belencia family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Belencia families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Belencia's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Belencia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belencia 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 58 census records available for the last name Belencia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belencia 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Belencia. 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 2 military records available for the last name Belencia. For the veterans among your Belencia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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