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Balsomo Family History

Balsomo 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: Balsamo, Balsam, Balcom, Balson, Bellomo, Basom, Palomo, Balcomb

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Where is the Balsomo family from?

You can see how Balsomo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsomo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balsomo families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Balsomo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balsomo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Balsomo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsomo 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 Balsomo. 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 13 military records available for the last name Balsomo. For the veterans among your Balsomo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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