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Balkenbush Family History

Balkenbush 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: Raudenbush, Quackenbush, Vandenbush, Quakenbush, Falkenberg

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Where is the Balkenbush family from?

You can see how Balkenbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkenbush family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balkenbush families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Balkenbush families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Balkenbush's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Balkenbush families in 1880.
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What did your Balkenbush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balkenbush. 58% of Balkenbush men worked as a Baker and 100% of Balkenbush women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Baker
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Balkenbush family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Balkenbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkenbush 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Balkenbush. 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 48 military records available for the last name Balkenbush. For the veterans among your Balkenbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkenbush lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Balkenbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Balkenbush in 1966 was 66, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkenbush 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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