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Balmages Family History

Balmages 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: Talmage, Balmes, Belmares, Ramage, Balmer, Blades, Balles, Balas

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Where is the Balmages family from?

You can see how Balmages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balmages family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balmages family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Balmages's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balmages families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Balmages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balmages 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 Balmages. 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 Balmages. For the veterans among your Balmages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balmages lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Balmages life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Balmages in 1970 was 81, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balmages 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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