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Balins Family History

Balins 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: Balis, Salins, Bains, Balint, Balin, Balius, Bain, Malin, Bliss

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Where is the Balins family from?

You can see how Balins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Balins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 6 Balins families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Balins families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balins 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 Balins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balins. 56% of Balins men worked as a Labor and 100% of Balins women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Labor
    56%
  • Dray Delivery Man
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Balins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Balins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balins 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Balins. 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 13 military records available for the last name Balins. For the veterans among your Balins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Balins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Balins in 1972 was 93, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balins 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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