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Belskas Family History

Belskas 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: Belka, Bellas, Belsky, Belshaw, Elias, Pelikan, Balsam, Bellman

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Where is the Belskas family from?

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

What did your Belskas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Belskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belskas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Belskas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Belskas. For the veterans among your Belskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belskas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Belskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Belskas in 1967 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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