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Belkow Family History

Belkow 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: Bellow, Below, Berkow, Belko, Bello, Ballow, Bellew, Belton, Belka

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Where is the Belkow family from?

You can see how Belkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Belkow families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Belkow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Belkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Belkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belkow 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Belkow. 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 13 military records available for the last name Belkow. For the veterans among your Belkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belkow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Belkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Belkow in 1970 was 72, and 66 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belkow 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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