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Balhan Family History

Balhan 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: Balan, Balkan, Balian, Bahan, Kalman, Balaban, Gahan, Bachar, Bala

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Where is the Balhan family from?

You can see how Balhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Balhan families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Balhan family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Balhan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Balhan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balhan 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 38 census records available for the last name Balhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balhan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Balhan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Balhan. For the veterans among your Balhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balhan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Balhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Balhan in 1973 was 73, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balhan 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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