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Balif Family History

Balif 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: Bali, Balis, Balik, Balin, Bain, Balch, Basil, Ball, Malik, Malin

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Where is the Balif family from?

You can see how Balif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balif family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Balif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Balif family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Balif's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balif families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balif ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balif. 100% of Balif women worked as a School Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Balif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balif 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Balif. 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 15 military records available for the last name Balif. For the veterans among your Balif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balif lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balif 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balif

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