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Balcazar Family History

Balcazar Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name derived from alcázar ‘castle’ and bal a variant of valle ‘valley’or perhaps bello ‘beautiful’.

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


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Where is the Balcazar family from?

You can see how Balcazar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcazar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balcazar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Balcazar families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Balcazar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balcazar families in 1880.
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What did your Balcazar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Letterce Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balcazar. 100% of Balcazar men worked as a Letterce Cutter.

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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

  • Letterce Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balcazar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcazar 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Balcazar. 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 29 military records available for the last name Balcazar. For the veterans among your Balcazar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcazar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balcazar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Balcazar in 1963 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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