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Balmforth Family History

Balmforth Surname Meaning

see Bamford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Balmforth family from?

You can see how Balmforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balmforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Balmforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,087 Balmforth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Balmforth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Balmforth families in 1891.
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What did your Balmforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balmforth. 15% of Balmforth men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Balmforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balmforth were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Lorry Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Balmforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balmforth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Balmforth. 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 848 military records available for the last name Balmforth. For the veterans among your Balmforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balmforth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balmforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Balmforth in 1964 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

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