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Balkcom Family History

Balkcom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Balcombe (see Balcom).

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


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Where is the Balkcom family from?

You can see how Balkcom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkcom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balkcom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Balkcom family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balkcom's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Balkcom families in 1841.
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What did your Balkcom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balkcom. 32% of Balkcom men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Balkcom women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balkcom were Operator and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    21%
  • Laundress
    9%
  • Maid
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balkcom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkcom 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Balkcom. 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 514 military records available for the last name Balkcom. For the veterans among your Balkcom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkcom lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Balkcom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balkcom in 1953 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkcom 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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