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Belnak Family History

Belnak 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: Belak, Benak, Belnap, Bleak, Belka, Bena, Belan, Bellas, Bella

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Where is the Belnak family from?

You can see how Belnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belnak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belnak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Belnak family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Belnak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belnak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belnak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belnak ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Belnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belnak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Belnak. 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 Belnak. For the veterans among your Belnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belnak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Belnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Belnak in 1971 was 62, and 76 in 1990.

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