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Balchi Family History

Balchi 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, Bacchi, Bach, Machi, Bali, Bache, Balich, Balcom, Bacha, Basch

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Where is the Balchi family from?

You can see how Balchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balchi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balchi families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balchi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balchi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balchi 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 Balchi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balchi. 100% of Balchi men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Balchi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Balchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balchi 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Balchi. 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 11 military records available for the last name Balchi. For the veterans among your Balchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balchi lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Balchi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balchi in 1979 was 88, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balchi 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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