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Balak Family History

Balak 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: Barak, Balan, Bala, Balas, Malak, Salak, Balk, Balik, Balay, Bacak

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Where is the Balak family from?

You can see how Balak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Balak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Balak families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Balak's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Balak families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balak. 48% of Balak men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Gardener
    18%
  • Barber
    12%

What Balak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balak 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Balak. 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 239 military records available for the last name Balak. For the veterans among your Balak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balak in 1963 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balak 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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