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Balakier Family History

Balakier 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: Balaguer, Blazier, Blasier, Blaker, Blake, Baker, Bolander, Balmer

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Where is the Balakier family from?

You can see how Balakier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balakier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balakier family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Balakier's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Balakier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balakier 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 82 census records available for the last name Balakier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balakier 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Balakier. 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 51 military records available for the last name Balakier. For the veterans among your Balakier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balakier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balakier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Balakier in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balakier 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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