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Belske Family History

Belske 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: Belke, Beske, Belshe, Felske, Belsky, Blake, Berke, Belle, Belka

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Where is the Belske family from?

You can see how Belske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Belske families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Belske's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belske ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Belske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Belske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belske 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Belske. 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 17 military records available for the last name Belske. For the veterans among your Belske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Belske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Belske in 1963 was 56, and 79 in 1994.

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