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Belback Family History

Belback 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: Bellack, Black, Boback, Feeback, Reback, Bellock, Belak, Balbach

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Where is the Belback family from?

You can see how Belback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belback family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belback families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Belback families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Belback's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Belback families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belback. 67% of Belback men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Belback women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Belback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Belback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belback 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Belback. 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 59 military records available for the last name Belback. For the veterans among your Belback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belback lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Belback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Belback in 1956 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belback 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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