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Belina Family History

Belina Surname Meaning

Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, and Slovak; Czech (Bělina): nickname denoting a fair-haired or pale-skinned man derived from (a dialect form of) Croatian bijel, Slovenian bel, Polish biały, Slovak biely, and Czech bílý ‘white, light, fair’.

It may also be derived from the old personal names such as Belimir (see Belic).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Belina family from?

You can see how Belina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Belina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Belina families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Belina's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belina families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belina 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 Belina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belina. 50% of Belina men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Belina women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belina were Salesman and Winder.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Winder
    50%

What Belina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belina 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Belina. 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 137 military records available for the last name Belina. For the veterans among your Belina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Belina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Belina in 1962 was 81, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belina 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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