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Belway Family History

Belway 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: Benway, Selway, Belay, Belka, Belan, Bellas, Galway, Bella, Belman

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Where is the Belway family from?

You can see how Belway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belway families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Belway families living in British Columbia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Belway's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Belway families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belway 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 Belway ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Belway. 100% of Belway men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Belway women worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Belway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Belway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belway 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Belway. 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 104 military records available for the last name Belway. For the veterans among your Belway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belway lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Belway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belway in 1975 was 81, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belway 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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