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Balea Family History

Balea 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: Bala, Balla, Blea, Bales, Galea, Balda, Balma, Balek, Bale, Baley

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Where is the Balea family from?

You can see how Balea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balea family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balea's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Balea families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Balea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balea 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 Balea. 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 28 military records available for the last name Balea. For the veterans among your Balea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balea lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Balea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Balea in 1971 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balea 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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