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Balaguer Family History

Balaguer Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from Balaguer in Lleida province Catalonia (Spain).

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


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Where is the Balaguer family from?

You can see how Balaguer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balaguer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balaguer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Balaguer families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Balaguer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Balaguer families in 1880.
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What did your Balaguer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balaguer. 100% of Balaguer 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balaguer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balaguer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Balaguer. 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 137 military records available for the last name Balaguer. For the veterans among your Balaguer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balaguer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Balaguer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Balaguer in 1966 was 64, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balaguer 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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