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Balshan Family History

Balshan 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: Balaban, Balan, Balsam, Balstad, Bagshaw, Ballman, Basham, Bassman

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Where is the Balshan family from?

You can see how Balshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balshan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Balshan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Balshan families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Balshan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Balshan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balshan 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 Balshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balshan. 100% of Balshan 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
    100%

What Balshan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Balshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balshan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Balshan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Balshan. For the veterans among your Balshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balshan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Balshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Balshan in 1978 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balshan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balshan 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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