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Balnave Family History

Balnave Surname Meaning

variant of Balneaves with loss of -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Balnave family from?

You can see how Balnave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balnave family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Balnave families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Balnave families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balnave's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Balnave families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Balnave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balnave 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Balnave. 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 54 military records available for the last name Balnave. For the veterans among your Balnave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balnave lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balnave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Balnave in 1964 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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