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Balem Family History

Balem 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: Salem, Bales, Balek, Bale, Baley, Gale, Hale, Baker, Balch, Bailey

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Where is the Balem family from?

You can see how Balem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Balem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Balem families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Balem's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Balem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balem 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 Balem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balem. 50% of Balem women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Balem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Balem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balem 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Balem. 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 31 military records available for the last name Balem. For the veterans among your Balem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balem lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Balem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Balem in 1971 was 64, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balem 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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