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Balkowski Family History

Balkowski 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: Falkowski, Bialkowski, Galkowski, Walkowski, Palkowski, Kalkowski

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Where is the Balkowski family from?

You can see how Balkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkowski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Balkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Balkowski families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Balkowski's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Balkowski families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkowski 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 135 census records available for the last name Balkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkowski 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Balkowski. 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 22 military records available for the last name Balkowski. For the veterans among your Balkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkowski lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Balkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Balkowski in 1979 was 75, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkowski 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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