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Balca Family History

Balca 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: Balch, Barca, Bala, Baca, Balla, Bacca, Balda, Balma, Back, Sala

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Where is the Balca family from?

You can see how Balca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balca family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Balca's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Balca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balca 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 52 census records available for the last name Balca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balca 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Balca. 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 7 military records available for the last name Balca. For the veterans among your Balca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balca lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Balca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Balca in 1983 was 52, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balca 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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