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Belig Family History

Belig 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: Belin, Selig, Bolig, Bell, Berlin, Melis, Melin, Berg, Belle, Feig

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Where is the Belig family from?

You can see how Belig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Belig families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Belig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Belig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belig 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 108 census records available for the last name Belig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belig 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Belig. 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 61 military records available for the last name Belig. For the veterans among your Belig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belig lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Belig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Belig in 1983 was 79, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belig 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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