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Belack Family History

Belack Surname 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: Black, Bellack, Belak, Beck, Back, Blick, Bulick, Slack, Block

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Where is the Belack family from?

You can see how Belack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Belack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Belack family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Belack's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Belack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Belack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belack. 45% of Belack men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Belack women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belack were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Farming
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Belack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Belack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belack 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Belack. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Belack. For the veterans among your Belack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Belack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Belack in 1963 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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