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Balenseifer Family History

Balenseifer 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: Bodenheimer, Balsiger, Bodensteiner, Balentine, Valentine, Fulenwider

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Where is the Balenseifer family from?

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

There are 18 census records available for the last name Balenseifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balenseifer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Balenseifer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Balenseifer. For the veterans among your Balenseifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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