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Balki Family History

Balki 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: Bali, Balke, Balk, Baldi, Balli, Balkin, Balko, Balbi, Back, Bank

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Where is the Balki family from?

You can see how Balki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balki family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balki families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Balki families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Balki's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Balki families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balki 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 83 census records available for the last name Balki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balki 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Balki. 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 7 military records available for the last name Balki. For the veterans among your Balki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balki lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1988, in the United States, Balki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Balki in 1986 was 83, and 80 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balki 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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