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Beliew Family History

Beliew 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: Bellew, Belew, Belle, Belin, Bellow, Beller, Belich, Belyea, Belke

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Where is the Beliew family from?

You can see how Beliew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beliew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Beliew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Beliew families living in Oregon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Beliew's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Beliew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beliew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Beliew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Beliew. 34% of Beliew men worked as a Day Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Day Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Beliew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Beliew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beliew 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Beliew. 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 46 military records available for the last name Beliew. For the veterans among your Beliew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beliew lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Beliew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Beliew in 1945 was 26, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Beliew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beliew 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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