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Balkee Family History

Balkee 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: Balke, Baker, Balmer, Barker, Walker, Banker, Backer, Balter, Bakke

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Where is the Balkee family from?

You can see how Balkee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkee family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Balkee families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balkee's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Balkee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Balkee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Balkee. 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 1 military records available for the last name Balkee. For the veterans among your Balkee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkee lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Balkee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Balkee in 1975 was 65, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkee 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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