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Bjelac Family History

Bjelac 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: Belan, Biela, Bielak, Benac, Belak, Bielec, Bielat, Uzelac, Belay

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjelac 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 33 census records available for the last name Bjelac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjelac 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bjelac. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Bjelac. For the veterans among your Bjelac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjelac lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bjelac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bjelac in 1966 was 78, and 67 in 2001.

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