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Belonga Family History

Belonga Surname Meaning

Variant of Belongia, a surname of French origin.

The surname Belonga is also found among Native Americans in MI, namely the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

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


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Where is the Belonga family from?

You can see how Belonga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belonga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belonga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Belonga families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Belonga's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Belonga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belonga 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 Belonga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belonga. 50% of Belonga men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Timber Cutter
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%

What Belonga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belonga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belonga 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Belonga. 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 201 military records available for the last name Belonga. For the veterans among your Belonga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belonga lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Belonga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Belonga in 1946 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belonga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belonga 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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