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Belnay Family History

Belnay 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: Belnap, Belay, Belka, Bena, Belan, Bellas, Bella, Belman, Delay

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Where is the Belnay family from?

You can see how Belnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belnay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belnay family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belnay's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Belnay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belnay 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 Belnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belnay. 100% of Belnay men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Belnay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Belnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belnay 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Belnay. 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 299 military records available for the last name Belnay. For the veterans among your Belnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belnay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Belnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Belnay in 1968 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belnay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belnay 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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