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Balid Family History

Balid 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: Bald, Bali, Balis, Balik, Balin, Bard, David, Bain, Balch, Bold

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Where is the Balid family from?

You can see how Balid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balid family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 9 Balid families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balid's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Balid families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balid 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 57 census records available for the last name Balid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balid 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Balid. 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 3 military records available for the last name Balid. For the veterans among your Balid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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