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Belum Family History

Belum 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: Blum, Begum, Bellm, Belgum, Belue, Bell, Helm, Allum, Baum, Lum

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Where is the Belum family from?

You can see how Belum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Belum families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Belum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belum 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 98 census records available for the last name Belum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belum 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Belum. 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 33 military records available for the last name Belum. For the veterans among your Belum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Belum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Belum in 1968 was 83, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belum 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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