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Balmat Family History

Balmat 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: Balma, Kalman, Balan, Balmer, Bala, Balsam, Balla, Salman, Balas

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Where is the Balmat family from?

You can see how Balmat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balmat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balmat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Balmat families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Balmat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Balmat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balmat 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 Balmat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balmat. 38% of Balmat men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Balmat women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Balmat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Balmat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balmat 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Balmat. 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 121 military records available for the last name Balmat. For the veterans among your Balmat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balmat lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Balmat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Balmat in 1958 was 28, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balmat 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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