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Balkemore Family History

Balkemore 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: Baltimore, Bazemore, Bellemore, Gallemore, Blakemore, Blackmore

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Where is the Balkemore family from?

You can see how Balkemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkemore family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Balkemore family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balkemore's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Balkemore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkemore 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 13 census records available for the last name Balkemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkemore 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Balkemore. 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 Balkemore. For the veterans among your Balkemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkemore lifespan?

Average Balkemore life expectancy in 1994 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkemore 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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