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Belois Family History

Belois 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: Bellis, Blois, Beloin, Melis, Delos, Lois, Belin, Bullis, Mellis

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Where is the Belois family from?

You can see how Belois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belois families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Belois family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belois's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Belois families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belois 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 203 census records available for the last name Belois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belois 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Belois. 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 19 military records available for the last name Belois. For the veterans among your Belois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belois lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Belois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Belois in 1968 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belois 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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