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Balink Family History

Balink 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: Balik, Balint, Balin, Blink, Bain, Bank, Blick, Malik, Klink, Bulick

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Where is the Balink family from?

You can see how Balink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balink family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Balink families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Balink's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balink 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 Balink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Instrument Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balink. 100% of Balink women worked as an Instrument Maker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Instrument Maker
    100%

What Balink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Balink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balink 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Balink. 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 24 military records available for the last name Balink. For the veterans among your Balink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balink lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Balink in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balink 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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