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Belasco Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Belasko from the Basque personal name Belasko composed of the elements bela ‘raven’ + the diminutive suffix -sk.

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


Similar surnames: Velasco, Balasco, Blasco, Blasko, Basco, Nolasco, Bello, Feraco

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Where is the Belasco family from?

You can see how Belasco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belasco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Belasco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Belasco families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Belasco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Belasco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belasco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belasco ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furniture Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Belasco. 100% of Belasco men worked as a Furniture Dealer and 100% of Belasco women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Furniture Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Belasco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belasco 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 937 immigration records available for the last name Belasco. 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 590 military records available for the last name Belasco. For the veterans among your Belasco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belasco lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Belasco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Belasco in 1962 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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