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Balinas Family History

Balinas 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: Salinas, Kalina, Baines, Balas, Malina, Ballas, Balis, Palinkas

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Where is the Balinas family from?

You can see how Balinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balinas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balinas family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Balinas's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Balinas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balinas 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 Balinas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balinas. 100% of Balinas 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Balinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balinas 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Balinas. 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 37 military records available for the last name Balinas. For the veterans among your Balinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balinas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Balinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balinas in 1975 was 76, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balinas 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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