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Balgo Family History

Balgo 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: Bango, Ballo, Baldo, Balbo, Balko, Bargo, Bao, Balch, Barco, Ball

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Where is the Balgo family from?

You can see how Balgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balgo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balgo family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Balgo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Balgo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balgo 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 Balgo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Balgo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Balgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balgo 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Balgo. 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 28 military records available for the last name Balgo. For the veterans among your Balgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balgo lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Balgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Balgo in 1974 was 79, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balgo 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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