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Beligh Family History

Beligh 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: Belich, Bligh, Belin, Bergh, Leigh, Yelich, Selig, Balich, Beich

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Where is the Beligh family from?

You can see how Beligh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beligh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Beligh family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Beligh's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Beligh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beligh 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 34 census records available for the last name Beligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beligh 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 Beligh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Beligh. For the veterans among your Beligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beligh lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Beligh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Beligh in 1978 was 63, and 89 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Beligh 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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