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Belony Family History

Belony Surname Meaning

French: variant of Belon a nickname derived from Old French bel ‘beautiful’. This surname is very rare in France.

It was brought to the US from Haiti.

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


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Where is the Belony family from?

You can see how Belony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belony family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Belony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Belony families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Belony's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belony families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belony surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belony ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belony. 100% of Belony 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Belony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belony 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Belony. 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 30 military records available for the last name Belony. For the veterans among your Belony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belony lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Belony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Belony in 1984 was 31, and 92 in 2003.

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