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Balkham Family History

Balkham Surname Meaning

variant of Balcombe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Balkham family from?

You can see how Balkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Balkham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Balkham families living in Devon. This was about 10% of all the recorded Balkham's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Balkham families in 1891.
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What did your Balkham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balkham. 85% of Balkham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Dressmaker
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkham 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Balkham. 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 158 military records available for the last name Balkham. For the veterans among your Balkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Balkham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Balkham in 1969 was 76, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkham 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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