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Balhouse Family History

Balhouse 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: Barnhouse, Bolthouse, Althouse, Blouse, Milhouse, Bakehouse, Welhouse

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Where is the Balhouse family from?

You can see how Balhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balhouse family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Balhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Balhouse family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Balhouse's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Balhouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balhouse 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 Balhouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balhouse. 100% of Balhouse women worked as a School Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Balhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balhouse 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 Balhouse. 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 6 military records available for the last name Balhouse. For the veterans among your Balhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balhouse lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Balhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balhouse in 1981 was 63, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balhouse 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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