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Belskis Family History

Belskis 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, Bielski, Bellis, Bilski, Belsky, Benskin, Melis, Belka, Belin

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Where is the Belskis family from?

You can see how Belskis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belskis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belskis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Belskis families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Belskis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Belskis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belskis 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 Belskis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belskis. 39% of Belskis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Belskis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belskis were New Worker and Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Belskis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Belskis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belskis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Belskis. 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 86 military records available for the last name Belskis. For the veterans among your Belskis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belskis lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Belskis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Belskis in 1946 was 61, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belskis 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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