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Baliga Family History

Baliga Surname Meaning

Slovak and Polish: from a derivative of a short form of the personal name Baltazar (Slovak Baltazár).

Indian (Karnataka): Gaud Saraswat Brahmin name found mainly in the coastal belt of Konkan.

Apparently the name originates from the Sanskrit word bal meaning ‘strength’ and perhaps refers to the spear-wielding foot soldiers of the early medieval period.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Baliga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baliga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Baliga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Baliga families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Baliga's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Baliga families in 1920.
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What did your Baliga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baliga. 54% of Baliga men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Labor
    31%
  • Railway Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Baliga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baliga 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Baliga. 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 116 military records available for the last name Baliga. For the veterans among your Baliga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baliga lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baliga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Baliga in 1964 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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