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Belken Family History

Belken Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Belicken itself perhaps a variant of Belikan which may be an altered form of an unidentified French (Huguenot) surname.

In some cases possibly also a variant of Jewish Belkin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Belken family from?

You can see how Belken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Belken families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Belken's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Belken families in 1891.
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What did your Belken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belken. 64% of Belken men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Belken women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Baker
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Belken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belken 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Belken. 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 196 military records available for the last name Belken. For the veterans among your Belken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belken lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Belken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Belken in 1961 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belken 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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