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Balbas Family History

Balbas Surname Meaning

Filipino: descriptive nickname for a man with a beard from Tagalog balbas ‘beard’.

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


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Where is the Balbas family from?

You can see how Balbas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balbas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Balbas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balbas family living in Arizona. This was about 9% of all the recorded Balbas's in USA. Arizona and 10 other states had the highest population of Balbas families in 1920.
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What did your Balbas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balbas. 55% of Balbas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Balbas women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    55%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Balbas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balbas 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 787 immigration records available for the last name Balbas. 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 20 military records available for the last name Balbas. For the veterans among your Balbas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balbas lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Balbas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Balbas in 1951 was 35, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balbas 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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