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Origins of the Belk surname

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About the Belks

We have a total number of 3759 records for people with the last name Belk.

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Where do most Belks live?

In 1921, most Belks lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Belks

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,290 records for the Belk surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Belks most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Belks.

What are the most common Belk first names?

  • George
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Belks

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Belks in 1921
Dressmaker

16

House Servant

12

Widow

11

Cutler

9

General Servant Domestic

9

Common Male occupations for Belks in 1921
Cutler

28

Farmer

25

Farm Hands

22

Spring Knife Cutler

18

General Farmers

17

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