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Balmond Family History

Balmond 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: Almond, Salmond, Salmon, Hammond, Balon, Ballon, Blond, Gaumond

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Where is the Balmond family from?

You can see how Balmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balmond family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Balmond families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Balmond families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Balmond's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Balmond families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balmond 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 Balmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balmond. 75% of Balmond women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Household Duties
    13%
  • General Shop Keeper
    13%

What Balmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Balmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balmond 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Balmond. 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 72 military records available for the last name Balmond. For the veterans among your Balmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balmond lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Balmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Balmond in 1970 was 82, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balmond

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balmond 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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