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Balck Family History

Balck 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: Back, Balch, Baack, Balk, Balik, Balek, Falck, Bauck, Balok, Walck

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Where is the Balck family from?

You can see how Balck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Balck families living in Durham. This was about 23% of all the recorded Balck's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Balck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balck 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 Balck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balck. 100% of Balck women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Balck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Balck. 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 971 military records available for the last name Balck. For the veterans among your Balck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Balck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balck in 1964 was 83, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balck 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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