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Balba Family History

Balba 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: Baba, Bala, Barba, Balla, Alba, Balda, Balma, Balbo, Balboa, Balbi

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Where is the Balba family from?

You can see how Balba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balba families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Balba family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balba's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Balba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balba 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 161 census records available for the last name Balba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balba 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Balba. 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 10 military records available for the last name Balba. For the veterans among your Balba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Balba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Balba in 1966 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balba 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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