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Balaz Family History

Balaz Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Baláž also Balaž); Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian (Balaž): from a Slavicized form of the Hungarian personal name Balázs ‘Blasius’ (see Balazs).

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


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Where is the Balaz family from?

You can see how Balaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balaz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balaz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Balaz families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Balaz's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Balaz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balaz 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 Balaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balaz. 34% of Balaz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Balaz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balaz were Moulder and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Porter
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Moulder
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Machine Sewer
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

What Balaz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Balaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balaz 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Balaz. 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 167 military records available for the last name Balaz. For the veterans among your Balaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balaz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Balaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Balaz in 1962 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balaz 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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