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Balhaus Family History

Balhaus 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: Balas, Baldauf, Ballas, Althaus, Gelhaus, Backhaus, Balius, Balkus

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Where is the Balhaus family from?

You can see how Balhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balhaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Balhaus families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Balhaus's in USA. California had the highest population of Balhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balhaus 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 36 census records available for the last name Balhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balhaus 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Balhaus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Balhaus. For the veterans among your Balhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balhaus lifespan?

Average Balhaus life expectancy in 1975 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balhaus 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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