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Balhanie Family History

Balhanie 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: Ballance, Balan, Nathaniel, Lakhani, Lalani, Alanis, Palange, Balkan

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Where is the Balhanie family from?

You can see how Balhanie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balhanie family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Balhanie families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balhanie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Balhanie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balhanie 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 6 census records available for the last name Balhanie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balhanie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Balhanie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Balhanie. For the veterans among your Balhanie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balhanie

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