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Balcaen Family History

Balcaen 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: Balan, Balkan, Balian, Balcer, Backen, Ballen, Allen, Balch, Kalman

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Where is the Balcaen family from?

You can see how Balcaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcaen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Balcaen families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Balcaen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Balcaen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balcaen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balcaen 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 Balcaen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Balcaen. 100% of Balcaen 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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

What Balcaen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Balcaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcaen 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Balcaen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Balcaen. For the veterans among your Balcaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcaen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Balcaen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Balcaen in 1968 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balcaen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balcaen 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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