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Balmes Family History

Balmes Surname Meaning

Catalan: topographic name derived from balma ‘cave hollow’ (of pre-Roman origin) a common element of placenames.

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


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Where is the Balmes family from?

You can see how Balmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balmes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Balmes families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balmes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balmes families in 1891.
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What did your Balmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balmes. 100% of Balmes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balmes 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Balmes. 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 283 military records available for the last name Balmes. For the veterans among your Balmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balmes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Balmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balmes in 1947 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balmes 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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