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Balcarek Family History

Balcarek 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: Balcerak, Blazek, Valcarcel, Valasek, Pallares, Kanarek, Alcaraz

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Where is the Balcarek family from?

You can see how Balcarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balcarek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Balcarek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balcarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balcarek 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 22 census records available for the last name Balcarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcarek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Balcarek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Balcarek. For the veterans among your Balcarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcarek lifespan?

Average Balcarek life expectancy in 2004 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balcarek 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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