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Belskes Family History

Belskes 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: Berkes, Belke, Beske, Belles, Belshe, Felske, Belsky, Belser, Beliles

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Where is the Belskes family from?

You can see how Belskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belskes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belskes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belskes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Belskes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Belskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belskes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Belskes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Belskes. For the veterans among your Belskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belskes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Belskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belskes in 1969 was 66, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Belskes 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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