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Belecky Family History

Belecky Name 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: Bleck, Belsky, Selesky, Bielecki, Beley, Benecke, Lecky, Beeck, Beck

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Where is the Belecky family from?

You can see how Belecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belecky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belecky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Belecky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Belecky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belecky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Millworker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belecky. 100% of Belecky men worked as a Millworker. .

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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 1940

  • Millworker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Belecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belecky 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Belecky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Belecky. For the veterans among your Belecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belecky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Belecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Belecky in 1974 was 91, and 71 in 2004.

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