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Balnek Family History

Balnek 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: Ballek, Balek, Barnes, Bank, Balmer, Panek, Balter, Malek, Balles

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balnek 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 9 census records available for the last name Balnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balnek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Balnek. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Balnek. For the veterans among your Balnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balnek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Balnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Balnek in 1985 was 68, and 81 in 1994.

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