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Balhous Family History

Balhous 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: Balfour, Aldous, Balius, Baloun, Balkus, Baldus, Kalous, Ballou

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Where is the Balhous family from?

You can see how Balhous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balhous family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Balhous families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balhous's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Balhous families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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