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Balias Family History

Balias 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, Ballas, Balis, Balius, Balian, Pallas, Elias, Bliss, Balan

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Where is the Balias family from?

You can see how Balias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balias family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Balias's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Balias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balias 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 185 census records available for the last name Balias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balias 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Balias. 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 7 military records available for the last name Balias. For the veterans among your Balias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balias lifespan?

Average Balias life expectancy in 1994 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balias 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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