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Belenger Family History

Belenger Surname Meaning

see Berringer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Belenger family from?

You can see how Belenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belenger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Belenger family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belenger's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Belenger families in 1891.
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What did your Belenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belenger. 100% of Belenger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Belenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belenger 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Belenger. 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 94 military records available for the last name Belenger. For the veterans among your Belenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belenger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Belenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Belenger in 1965 was 75, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belenger 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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