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Balchman Family History

Balchman 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: Bauchman, Bachman, Backman, Lachman, Ballman, Bachmann, Marchman

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Where is the Balchman family from?

You can see how Balchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balchman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balchman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Balchman family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Balchman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Balchman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Balchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balchman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Balchman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Balchman. For the veterans among your Balchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balchman lifespan?

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