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Balkin Family History

Balkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish female personal name Beyle meaning ‘beautiful’ (related to French belle). English (of Norman origin): perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Baldekin or Baudekin, an Anglo-Norman borrowing of Middle Dutch Baudequin, a Flemish pet form of Baldwin.

However, a clear link between Middle English Baudekin and post-medieval Balkin has not been established, and the modern name may have a different source.

This name could potentially be a variant of Balcom, perhaps brought about by migration.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Balkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Balkin families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Balkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balkin families in 1891.
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What did your Balkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balkin. 100% of Balkin men worked as an Aircraft Fitter and 100% of Balkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Aircraft Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 887 immigration records available for the last name Balkin. 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 329 military records available for the last name Balkin. For the veterans among your Balkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Balkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balkin in 1956 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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