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Belchak Family History

Belchak 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: Belcher, Demchak, Pelchat, Belch, Belak, Beecham, Beacham, Belshaw

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Where is the Belchak family from?

You can see how Belchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belchak family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Belchak's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Belchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belchak 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 Belchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Belchak. 100% of Belchak men worked as a Master Hairdresser.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Hairdresser
    100%

What Belchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Belchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belchak 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 Belchak. 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 48 military records available for the last name Belchak. For the veterans among your Belchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belchak lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Belchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Belchak in 1972 was 47, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belchak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belchak 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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