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Bielay Family History

Bielay 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: Biela, Bielak, Bielby, Bielat, Belay, Bieler, Bierly, Belan, Billy

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Where is the Bielay family from?

You can see how Bielay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Bielay families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Bielay's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Bielay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Bielay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bielay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bielay. For the veterans among your Bielay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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