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Belkus Family History

Belkus 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: Balkus, Bellus, Malkus, Belka, Backus, Berkes, Melhus, Belkin, Bellas

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Where is the Belkus family from?

You can see how Belkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belkus family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Belkus's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Belkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belkus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belkus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Belkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belkus 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Belkus. 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 17 military records available for the last name Belkus. For the veterans among your Belkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belkus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Belkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Belkus in 1972 was 85, and 54 in 2001.

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