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Balieu Family History

Balieu 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: Balmer, Beaulieu, Balter, Balles, Balle, Bailie, Badie, Balser, Bali

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Where is the Balieu family from?

You can see how Balieu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balieu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Balieu families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Balieu's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Balieu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balieu 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 88 census records available for the last name Balieu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balieu 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 Balieu. 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 11 military records available for the last name Balieu. For the veterans among your Balieu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balieu lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Balieu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Balieu in 1967 was 72, and 90 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balieu 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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