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Balkwell Family History

Balkwell Surname Meaning

see Balkwill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Balkwell family from?

You can see how Balkwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Balkwell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Balkwell families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balkwell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Balkwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balkwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balkwell. 100% of Balkwell men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 100% of Balkwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Balkwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balkwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkwell 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Balkwell. 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 98 military records available for the last name Balkwell. For the veterans among your Balkwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkwell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Balkwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Balkwell in 1951 was 43, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkwell 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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