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Balines Family History

Balines 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: Baines, Barnes, Raines, Gaines, Balles, Bines, Maline, Brines, Balis

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Balines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balines 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Balines. 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 8 military records available for the last name Balines. For the veterans among your Balines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balines lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Balines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balines in 1980 was 40, and 94 in 2004.

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