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Balges Family History

Balges 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: Balles, Bales, Balmes, Baltes, Baldes, Barnes, Alger, Sales, Algeo

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Where is the Balges family from?

You can see how Balges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Balges family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Balges's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Balges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Balges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balges 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Balges. 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 4 military records available for the last name Balges. For the veterans among your Balges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balges lifespan?

Average Balges life expectancy in 1966 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balges 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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