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Belna Family History

Belna 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, Bena, Bella, Berna, Buelna, Belnap, Bell, Bean, Ben, Penna

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Where is the Belna family from?

You can see how Belna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Belna family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Belna's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Belna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belna 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 Belna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belna. 60% of Belna men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Electric Arc Welder
    40%

What Belna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Belna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belna 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Belna. 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 49 military records available for the last name Belna. For the veterans among your Belna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belna lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Belna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Belna in 1982 was 76, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belna 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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