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Balaco Family History

Balaco 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: Balasco, Black, Balch, Barco, Balan, Bala, Palacio, Palace, Baack

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Where is the Balaco family from?

You can see how Balaco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balaco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balaco family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Balaco's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Balaco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balaco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Balaco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balaco 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Balaco. 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 7 military records available for the last name Balaco. For the veterans among your Balaco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balaco lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Balaco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Balaco in 1972 was 79, and 89 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balaco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balaco 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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