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Balchuns Family History

Balchuns 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: Balchunas, Bacchus, Bachus, Balch, Backus, Bulthuis, Eachus, Bachand

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Where is the Balchuns family from?

You can see how Balchuns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balchuns family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Balchuns families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Balchuns's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Balchuns families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Balchuns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balchuns 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Balchuns. 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 Balchuns. For the veterans among your Balchuns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balchuns lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Balchuns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balchuns in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balchuns 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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