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Balgum Family History

Balgum 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: Belgum, Allum, Baum, Balsam, Hallum, Barnum, Blum, Balcom, Ballam

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Where is the Balgum family from?

You can see how Balgum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balgum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balgum families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Balgum's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Balgum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balgum 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 21 census records available for the last name Balgum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balgum 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Balgum. 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 10 military records available for the last name Balgum. For the veterans among your Balgum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balgum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Balgum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Balgum in 1968 was 77, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balgum 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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