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Belko Family History

Belko Surname Meaning

Belorussian: nickname for a fair-haired or pale-skinned man derived from bely ‘white light fair’ + the noun suffix -ko. Slovak, Croatian, and Slovenian: nickname with the same meaning as above from derivatives and dialect forms of Slovak biely and Croatian bijel or from Slovenian bel.

It may also be from a pet form of the Old Slavic personal names such as Belimir (see Belic). This surname is also found in Hungary where it is spelled Belkó.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Belko family from?

You can see how Belko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Belko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Belko families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Belko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Belko families in 1880.
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What did your Belko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belko. 27% of Belko men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Belko women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belko were Shearman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Engineer
    9%
  • Shearman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Belko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belko 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Belko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 376 military records available for the last name Belko. For the veterans among your Belko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Belko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Belko in 1952 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belko ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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