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Belkner Family History

Belkner 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: Beckner, Berkner, Felkner, Berner, Belcher, Feldner, Beller, Kelner

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Where is the Belkner family from?

You can see how Belkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belkner family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Belkner family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Belkner's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Belkner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belkner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belkner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Belkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belkner 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Belkner. 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 58 military records available for the last name Belkner. For the veterans among your Belkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belkner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Belkner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Belkner in 1978 was 28, and 44 in 2004.

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