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Balmet Family History

Balmet 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: Balmer, Balmes, Palmer, Mallet, Billet, Bulmer, Balter, Balles, Balle

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Where is the Balmet family from?

You can see how Balmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balmet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balmet family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Balmet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balmet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balmet 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 101 census records available for the last name Balmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balmet 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Balmet. 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 Balmet. For the veterans among your Balmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balmet lifespan?

Average Balmet life expectancy in 1978 was 74 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 Balmet 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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