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Belks Family History

Belks 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: Belka, Belke, Becks, Berks, Beeks, Elks, Jelks, Belk, Belko, Bell

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Where is the Belks family from?

You can see how Belks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belks family living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Belks's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Belks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Belks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belks 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Belks. 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 12 military records available for the last name Belks. For the veterans among your Belks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belks lifespan?

Average Belks life expectancy in 1986 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belks 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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