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Balek Family History

Balek Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (also Bálek): from a pet form of Bal short form of the personal name Baltazar (Slovak Baltazár).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Balek family from?

You can see how Balek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Balek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Balek families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balek's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Balek families in 1891.
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What did your Balek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balek. 20% of Balek men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Balek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balek were Operator and Cook.

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Balek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balek 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Balek. 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 409 military records available for the last name Balek. For the veterans among your Balek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Balek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Balek in 1962 was 80, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balek 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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