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Balcarrar Family History

Balcarrar 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: Balcazar, Baltazar, Alcazar, Albarran, Alcaraz, Alcantar, Balcerzak

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Where is the Balcarrar family from?

You can see how Balcarrar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcarrar family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Balcarrar families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Balcarrar's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Balcarrar families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Balcarrar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcarrar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Balcarrar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Balcarrar. For the veterans among your Balcarrar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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