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Balabas Family History

Balabas Surname 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: Balaban, Barabas, Barbas, Balas, Ballas, Barajas, Balazs, Galatas

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Where is the Balabas family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Balabas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balabas 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Balabas. 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 96 military records available for the last name Balabas. For the veterans among your Balabas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balabas lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Balabas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balabas in 1948 was 45, and 101 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balabas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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