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Balg Family History

Balg 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: Ball, Bala, Bang, Bald, Bal, Bali, Baig, Balk, Barg, Balog

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Where is the Balg family from?

You can see how Balg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Balg families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Balg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balg 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 Balg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Balg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balg 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Balg. 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 149 military records available for the last name Balg. For the veterans among your Balg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Balg in 1964 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balg 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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