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Belofsky Family History

Belofsky 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: Borofsky, Belinsky, Belsky, Brodsky, Klosky, Polonsky, Beloff

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Where is the Belofsky family from?

You can see how Belofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belofsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Belofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Belofsky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Belofsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Belofsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belofsky 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 Belofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Belofsky. 47% of Belofsky men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Belofsky women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Belofsky were Soda Clerk and Sales Lady.

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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

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Soda Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    43%
  • Saleswoman
    29%
  • Sales Lady
    29%

What Belofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Belofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belofsky 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Belofsky. 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 105 military records available for the last name Belofsky. For the veterans among your Belofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belofsky lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Belofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Belofsky in 1951 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belofsky 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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