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Belker Family History

Belker 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: Beller, Becker, Belke, Belter, Belger, Belzer, Kelker, Felker, Beeker

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Where is the Belker family from?

You can see how Belker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Belker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Belker families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Belker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belker 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 Belker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belker. 30% of Belker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Belker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belker were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Belker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Belker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belker 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Belker. 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 78 military records available for the last name Belker. For the veterans among your Belker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Belker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Belker in 1964 was 61, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Belker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belker 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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