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Balcarres Family History

Balcarres 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: Valcarcel, Pallares, Alvares, Belmares, Barre, Barnes, Carrel, Blades

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Where is the Balcarres family from?

You can see how Balcarres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcarres family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Balcarres families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Balcarres families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Balcarres's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Balcarres families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 679 census records available for the last name Balcarres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcarres 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 Balcarres. 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 Balcarres. For the veterans among your Balcarres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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