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Balowsky Family History

Balowsky 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: Bakowski, Badowski, Sadowsky, Orlowsky, Borowsky, Janowsky, Makowsky

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Where is the Balowsky family from?

You can see how Balowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balowsky families living in New Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balowsky's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Balowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balowsky 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 Balowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balowsky. 100% of Balowsky men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Balowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Balowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balowsky 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Balowsky. 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 25 military records available for the last name Balowsky. For the veterans among your Balowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balowsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Balowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Balowsky in 1965 was 70, and 56 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balowsky 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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