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Belat Family History

Belat 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: Belt, Belan, Beat, Bulat, Belak, Bielat, Belot, Belay, Bell, Bean

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Where is the Belat family from?

You can see how Belat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Belat families living in Ohio. This was about 62% of all the recorded Belat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Belat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Belat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belat 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Belat. 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 21 military records available for the last name Belat. For the veterans among your Belat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belat lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Belat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Belat in 1976 was 87, and 79 in 1994.

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