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Balku Family History

Balku 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: Balke, Balk, Balkus, Balko, Back, Bank, Balch, Ball, Banks, Bau

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Where is the Balku family from?

You can see how Balku families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balku family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balku family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balku's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Balku families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balku 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 16 census records available for the last name Balku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balku 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Balku. 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 Balku. For the veterans among your Balku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balku lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Balku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Balku in 1969 was 80, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balku 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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