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Belek Family History

Belek 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: Bezek, Zelek, Beek, Belen, Bolek, Bilek, Belak, Balek, Elek, Belew

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Where is the Belek family from?

You can see how Belek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Belek families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Belek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belek 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 Belek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belek. 38% of Belek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Office
    25%

What Belek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Belek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belek 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Belek. 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 96 military records available for the last name Belek. For the veterans among your Belek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Belek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Belek in 1973 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belek 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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