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Balcar Family History

Balcar 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: Balcer, Balch, Barca, Bachar, Balan, Balmer, Bala, Balsam, Baca

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Where is the Balcar family from?

You can see how Balcar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balcar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Balcar families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Balcar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Balcar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balcar 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 Balcar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balcar. 35% of Balcar men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

What Balcar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Balcar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcar 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Balcar. 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 209 military records available for the last name Balcar. For the veterans among your Balcar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Balcar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Balcar in 1971 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balcar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balcar 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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