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Balkman Family History

Balkman 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: Backman, Barkman, Ballman, Balkan, Kalkman, Kalman, Allman, Balaban

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Where is the Balkman family from?

You can see how Balkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Balkman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Balkman families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balkman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Balkman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkman 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 Balkman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balkman. 35% of Balkman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Balkman women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balkman were Caretaker and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Caretaker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Balkman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkman 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Balkman. 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 131 military records available for the last name Balkman. For the veterans among your Balkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Balkman in 1963 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balkman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkman 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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