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Balgheim Family History

Balgheim 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: Margheim, Manheim, Borsheim, Solheim, Balthis, Buchheim, Bernheim

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Where is the Balgheim family from?

You can see how Balgheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balgheim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Balgheim families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Balgheim families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balgheim's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Balgheim families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Balgheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balgheim 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 Balgheim. 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 13 military records available for the last name Balgheim. For the veterans among your Balgheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balgheim lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Balgheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Balgheim in 1975 was 49, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balgheim 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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