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Balabon Family History

Balabon 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, Balon, Ballon, Salamon, Baldon, Malagon, Balson

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Where is the Balabon family from?

You can see how Balabon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balabon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Balabon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Balabon families living in London. This was about 93% of all the recorded Balabon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balabon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balabon 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 Balabon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balabon. 50% of Balabon men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Manufacturer
    20%

What Balabon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Balabon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balabon 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Balabon. 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 88 military records available for the last name Balabon. For the veterans among your Balabon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balabon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Balabon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Balabon in 1967 was 66, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balabon 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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