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Balzano Family History

Balzano Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Campania): nickname from balzano ‘strange odd’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Balzano family from?

You can see how Balzano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balzano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Balzano families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Balzano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balzano families in 1920.
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What did your Balzano ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balzano. 100% of Balzano men worked as a Cook and 100% of Balzano 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balzano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balzano 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Balzano. 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 518 military records available for the last name Balzano. For the veterans among your Balzano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balzano lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Balzano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Balzano in 1947 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balzano 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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