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Balavage Family History

Balavage 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: Salvage, Savage, Balaban, Ladage, Talmage, Sauvage, Palange, Lapage

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Where is the Balavage family from?

You can see how Balavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Balavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Balavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balavage 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 Balavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balavage. 100% of Balavage men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Balavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Balavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balavage 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Balavage. 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 24 military records available for the last name Balavage. For the veterans among your Balavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balavage lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Balavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balavage in 1971 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balavage 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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