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Belkins Family History

Belkins 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: Belkin, Elkins, Felkins, Filkins, Belin, Elkin, Bellina, Bellin

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Where is the Belkins family from?

You can see how Belkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belkins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belkins family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belkins's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Belkins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belkins 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 Belkins ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Belkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belkins 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Belkins. 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 11 military records available for the last name Belkins. For the veterans among your Belkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belkins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Belkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Belkins in 1970 was 73, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belkins 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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