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Balgooyen Family History

Balgooyen 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: Balon, Ballon, Halonen, Salonen, Baldon, Bloomer, Irigoyen, Bloome

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Where is the Balgooyen family from?

You can see how Balgooyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balgooyen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balgooyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Balgooyen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Balgooyen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Balgooyen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Balgooyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balgooyen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Balgooyen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Balgooyen. For the veterans among your Balgooyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balgooyen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balgooyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Balgooyen in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balgooyen 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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