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Belenky Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Belorussian and Ukrainian: nickname from the Russian adjective belen'kiy ‘small’ (diminutive form). In Ukraine this is a Russified form of Bilenky (from Ukrainian bilen'kyy).

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


Similar surnames: Melendy, Zelenka, Belinsky, Belen, Belsky, Selesky, Selensky, Zeleny

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Where is the Belenky family from?

You can see how Belenky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belenky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Belenky families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Belenky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Belenky families in 1920.
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What did your Belenky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Belenky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belenky 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Belenky. 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 41 military records available for the last name Belenky. For the veterans among your Belenky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belenky lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Belenky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Belenky in 1961 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

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