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Belga Family History

Belga 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: Belka, Bella, Bega, Bell, Berg, Bala, Belle, Bello, Vela, Melia

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Where is the Belga family from?

You can see how Belga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belga families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Belga families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Belga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Belga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belga 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 99 census records available for the last name Belga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belga 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Belga. 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 32 military records available for the last name Belga. For the veterans among your Belga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belga lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Belga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Belga in 1954 was 30, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belga 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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