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Balinski Family History

Balinski Surname Meaning

Polish (Baliński): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Balin in Łódź, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, and Lesser Poland voivodeships.

It is also associated with locations in Ukraine, specifically in Khmelnytskyi Oblast.

The name likely denotes a connection to these regions, indicating the origins of the individuals bearing it.

Habitational names like Baliński often reflect the geographic and cultural identity of a person or family.

Understanding such names provides insight into the history and migrations of populations within these areas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Balinski family from?

You can see how Balinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balinski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Balinski families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Balinski's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Balinski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balinski 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 Balinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balinski. 40% of Balinski men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Balinski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balinski were Weaver and Operator.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Weaver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balinski 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Balinski. 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 373 military records available for the last name Balinski. For the veterans among your Balinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balinski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Balinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Balinski in 1953 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balinski 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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