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Balkunas Family History

Balkunas 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: Balkus, Balchunas, Markunas, Malkus, Backus, Balas, Bakula, Barkus

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Where is the Balkunas family from?

You can see how Balkunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balkunas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Balkunas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Balkunas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Balkunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkunas 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Balkunas. 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 20 military records available for the last name Balkunas. For the veterans among your Balkunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkunas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Balkunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Balkunas in 1965 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkunas 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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