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Balsom Family History

Balsom Surname Meaning

see Balsam.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Balsom family from?

You can see how Balsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balsom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Balsom families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Balsom's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Balsom families in 1891.
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What did your Balsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balsom. 25% of Balsom men worked as a Farm Worker and 79% of Balsom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balsom were Postman C S and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Worker
    25%
  • Wood Machinist
    25%
  • Retired
    25%
  • Postman C S
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Balsom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Balsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsom 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Balsom. 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 420 military records available for the last name Balsom. For the veterans among your Balsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Balsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Balsom in 1961 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsom 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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