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Balachow Family History

Balachow 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: Malchow, Balch, Vlachos, Ballow, Palacio, Blacher, Balash, Balich

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Where is the Balachow family from?

You can see how Balachow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balachow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balachow families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Balachow's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Balachow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balachow 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 14 census records available for the last name Balachow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balachow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Balachow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Balachow. For the veterans among your Balachow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balachow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Balachow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Balachow in 1970 was 74, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balachow 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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