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Belas Family History

Belas Name 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: Balas, Belan, Bellas, Bolas, Blas, Beas, Bilas, Belak, Belay, Bell

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Where is the Belas family from?

You can see how Belas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Belas families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Belas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belas 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 Belas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belas. 39% of Belas men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Belas women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belas were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • None
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belas 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Belas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 250 military records available for the last name Belas. For the veterans among your Belas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Belas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Belas in 1958 was 44, and 81 in 2002.

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