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Bjelan Family History

Bjelan 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, Bean, Balan, Belin, Beeman, Beran, Selan, Keelan, Belman

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Where is the Bjelan family from?

You can see how Bjelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bjelan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bjelan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bjelan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bjelan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bjelan 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 58 census records available for the last name Bjelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjelan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bjelan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bjelan. For the veterans among your Bjelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjelan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bjelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bjelan in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bjelan 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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