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Beljan Family History

Beljan 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: Belan, Belman, Bellan, Bean, Balan, Selman, Berman, Kelman, Belton

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Where is the Beljan family from?

You can see how Beljan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Beljan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Beljan families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Beljan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Beljan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Beljan 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 Beljan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Beljan. 28% of Beljan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Beljan women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Beljan were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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
    28%
  • Trammer
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Beljan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Beljan 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Beljan. 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 101 military records available for the last name Beljan. For the veterans among your Beljan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Beljan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Beljan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Beljan in 1967 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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