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Belyen Family History

Belyen 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: Belyea, Belyeu, Belen, Belden, Belken, Ellen, Belle, Bellew, Bullen

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Where is the Belyen family from?

You can see how Belyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Belyen families living in Mississippi. This was about 31% of all the recorded Belyen's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Belyen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belyen. 48% of Belyen 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
    48%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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What Belyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Belyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belyen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Belyen. 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 159 military records available for the last name Belyen. For the veterans among your Belyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belyen lifespan?

Average Belyen life expectancy in 1967 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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