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Balence Family History

Balence 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: Bence, Lence, Dolence, Valente, Ballance, Balent, Silence, Balch

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Where is the Balence family from?

You can see how Balence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balence family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balence families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Balence families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Balence's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Balence families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Balence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balence 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 Balence. 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 21 military records available for the last name Balence. For the veterans among your Balence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balence lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1972, in the United States, Balence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Balence in 1966 was 87, and 86 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balence 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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