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Balieff Family History

Balieff 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: Aliff, Bailiff, Califf, Bayliff, Balluff, Balmer, Balter, Elliff

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Where is the Balieff family from?

You can see how Balieff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balieff family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Balieff families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Balieff family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balieff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Balieff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balieff 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 26 census records available for the last name Balieff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balieff 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Balieff. 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 45 military records available for the last name Balieff. For the veterans among your Balieff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balieff lifespan?

Average Balieff life expectancy in 1981 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balieff 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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