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Balerna Family History

Balerna 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: Barna, Malerba, Taverna, Materna, Berna, Balent, Valera, Malena

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Where is the Balerna family from?

You can see how Balerna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balerna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Balerna families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Balerna families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Balerna's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Balerna families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balerna 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 85 census records available for the last name Balerna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balerna 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Balerna. 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 16 military records available for the last name Balerna. For the veterans among your Balerna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balerna lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Balerna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Balerna in 1975 was 80, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balerna 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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