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Balada Family History

Balada 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: Salada, Balda, Balaban, Banda, Balan, Bala, Lada, Salama, Balla

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Where is the Balada family from?

You can see how Balada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balada family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Balada family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Balada's in USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Balada families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balada 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 182 census records available for the last name Balada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balada 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Balada. 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 31 military records available for the last name Balada. For the veterans among your Balada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balada lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Balada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Balada in 1961 was 67, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balada 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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