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Balkley Family History

Balkley 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: Bakley, Walkley, Balsley, Barkley, Bulkley, Halley, Bailey, Barley

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Where is the Balkley family from?

You can see how Balkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Balkley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Balkley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Balkley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balkley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkley 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 146 census records available for the last name Balkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Balkley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Balkley. For the veterans among your Balkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkley lifespan?

Average Balkley life expectancy in 1997 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkley 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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