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Balmain Family History

Balmain Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Balmain in Fettercairn in Kincardineshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Balmain family from?

You can see how Balmain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balmain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Balmain families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 30 Balmain families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balmain's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Balmain families in 1891.
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What did your Balmain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balmain. 100% of Balmain men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Balmain 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Shorthand Typist
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Balmain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balmain 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Balmain. 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 525 military records available for the last name Balmain. For the veterans among your Balmain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balmain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balmain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Balmain in 1964 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balmain 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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