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Belaffsky Family History

Belaffsky 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: Belinsky, Belsky, Barsky, Lansky, Mehaffey, Lasky, Borofsky, Plansky

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Where is the Belaffsky family from?

You can see how Belaffsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belaffsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Belaffsky families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Belaffsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Belaffsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belaffsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belaffsky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belaffsky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Belaffsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belaffsky 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Belaffsky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Belaffsky. For the veterans among your Belaffsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belaffsky lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1994, in the United States, Belaffsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Belaffsky in 1986 was 85, and 91 in 1994.

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