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Balinger Family History

Balinger 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: Salinger, Basinger, Baldinger, Baringer, Bolinger, Ballinger

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Where is the Balinger family from?

You can see how Balinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Balinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Balinger families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Balinger's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Balinger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Balinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balinger 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Balinger. 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 365 military records available for the last name Balinger. For the veterans among your Balinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Balinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Balinger in 1966 was 98, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balinger 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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