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Balkenhol Family History

Balkenhol 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: Badenhop, Fahrenholz, Bakewell, Balke, Balkan, Bakken, Balent

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Where is the Balkenhol family from?

You can see how Balkenhol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkenhol family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balkenhol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Balkenhol families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Balkenhol's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balkenhol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkenhol 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 Balkenhol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Fitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balkenhol. 100% of Balkenhol men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Balkenhol women worked as a Fitter.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fitter
    100%

What Balkenhol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Balkenhol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkenhol 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Balkenhol. 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 140 military records available for the last name Balkenhol. For the veterans among your Balkenhol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkenhol lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balkenhol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balkenhol in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkenhol 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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