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Balsiger Name Meaning

Swiss German (mainly Bern canton): unexplained. Compare Balsinger .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Balster, Basinger, Baldinger, Balser, Bullinger, Walliser, Biediger

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Where is the Balsiger family from?

You can see how Balsiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Balsiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Balsiger families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Balsiger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Balsiger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balsiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balsiger. 100% of Balsiger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balsiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsiger 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Balsiger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Balsiger. For the veterans among your Balsiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsiger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Balsiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Balsiger in 1958 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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