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Bellack Family History

Bellack Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Slovak Belák, Czech Bělák, Slovenian and Croatian Belak, and Sorbian Bělak (see Bellach).

Americanized form of Bellach, a Germanized Sorbian surname.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bellack family from?

You can see how Bellack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bellack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bellack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bellack family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bellack's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Bellack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bellack 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 Bellack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bellack. 36% of Bellack men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Bellack women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bellack were Teacher and 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
    36%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bellack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bellack 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Bellack. 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 296 military records available for the last name Bellack. For the veterans among your Bellack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bellack lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Bellack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bellack in 1961 was 61, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bellack 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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