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Belesky Family History

Belesky 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: Belsky, Selesky, Lesky, Belinsky, Volesky, Zalesky, Olesky, Selensky

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Where is the Belesky family from?

You can see how Belesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belesky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Belesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Belesky families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Belesky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Belesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Belesky. 40% of Belesky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Miner
    30%
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What Belesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Belesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belesky 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Belesky. 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 141 military records available for the last name Belesky. For the veterans among your Belesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belesky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Belesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Belesky in 1964 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

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