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Balagtas Family History

Balagtas Surname Meaning

Filipino: derivative of Tagalog bagtas ‘pathway trail’ probably a metonymic occupational name for a trail maker or a messenger.

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


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You can see how Balagtas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balagtas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Balagtas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Balagtas families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Balagtas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Balagtas families in 1911.
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There are 16 census records available for the last name Balagtas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balagtas 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

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There are 36 military records available for the last name Balagtas. For the veterans among your Balagtas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Balagtas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balagtas in 1977 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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