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Balkowitsch Family History

Balkowitsch 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: Falkowitz, Walkowicz, Falkowski, Ratkovich, Boskovich, Milkovich

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What did your Balkowitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balkowitsch. 43% of Balkowitsch men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Balkowitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkowitsch 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Balkowitsch. 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 5 military records available for the last name Balkowitsch. For the veterans among your Balkowitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkowitsch lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Balkowitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balkowitsch in 1969 was 85, and 57 in 2004.

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