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Belanus Family History

Belanus 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, Bolanos, Beans, Bevans, Beland, Blanks, Bellus, Bean, Boland

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Where is the Belanus family from?

You can see how Belanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belanus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belanus family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Belanus's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Belanus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belanus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belanus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belanus. 100% of Belanus men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Belanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belanus 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Belanus. 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 47 military records available for the last name Belanus. For the veterans among your Belanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belanus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Belanus in 1963 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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