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Balge Family History

Balge 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: Bagge, Balle, Balke, Balfe, Salge, Barge, Bale, Bange, Gale, Barre

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Where is the Balge family from?

You can see how Balge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Balge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Balge families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Balge's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Balge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balge 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 Balge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paid Domestic Duties (maid) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balge. 100% of Balge women worked as a Paid Domestic Duties (maid).

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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

  • Paid Domestic Duties (maid)
    100%

What Balge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Balge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balge 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Balge. 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 74 military records available for the last name Balge. For the veterans among your Balge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balge lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Balge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Balge in 1972 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balge 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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