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Belau Family History

Belau 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: Blau, Belan, Beau, Belak, Belay, Bell, Bean, Bear, Beal, Lau

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Where is the Belau family from?

You can see how Belau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Belau families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Belau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Belau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belau 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 Belau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belau. 32% of Belau men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Belau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belau 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Belau. 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 258 military records available for the last name Belau. For the veterans among your Belau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Belau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Belau in 1959 was 19, and 74 in 2004.

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