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Balaker Family History

Balaker 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: Blaker, Blake, Baker, Balmer, Barker, Walker, Banker, Backer, Blacker

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Where is the Balaker family from?

You can see how Balaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balaker families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Balaker's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Balaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balaker 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 Balaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balaker. 100% of Balaker men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Balaker women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Balaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Balaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balaker 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Balaker. 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 65 military records available for the last name Balaker. For the veterans among your Balaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balaker lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Balaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Balaker in 1974 was 60, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balaker 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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