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Belansky Family History

Belansky 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: Belinsky, Lansky, Plansky, Polansky, Selinsky, Belsky, Bransky

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Where is the Belansky family from?

You can see how Belansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Belansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Belansky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Belansky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Belansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belansky 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 Belansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belansky. 24% of Belansky men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Belansky women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belansky were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Belansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Belansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belansky 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Belansky. 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 70 military records available for the last name Belansky. For the veterans among your Belansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belansky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Belansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Belansky in 1966 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belansky 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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