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Balej Family History

Balej 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: Bales, Balek, Bale, Baley, Gale, Hale, Baker, Balch, Bailey, Bauer

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Where is the Balej family from?

You can see how Balej families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balej family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balej families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balej's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balej families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balej 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 Balej ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balej. 100% of Balej women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Balej family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Balej. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balej 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Balej. 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 14 military records available for the last name Balej. For the veterans among your Balej ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balej lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Balej life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Balej in 1973 was 84, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balej

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balej 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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