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Balkon Family History

Balkon 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: Balon, Ballon, Baldon, Balkan, Balkin, Balson, Balko, Baron, Alton

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Where is the Balkon family from?

You can see how Balkon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Balkon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Balkon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Balkon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balkon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkon 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 114 census records available for the last name Balkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkon 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Balkon. 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 44 military records available for the last name Balkon. For the veterans among your Balkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Balkon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Balkon in 1965 was 76, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkon 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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