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Balnaves Family History

Balnaves Surname Meaning

see Balneaves.

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


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Where is the Balnaves family from?

You can see how Balnaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balnaves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Balnaves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Balnaves families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balnaves's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balnaves families in 1891.
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What did your Balnaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balnaves. 100% of Balnaves 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 Balnaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balnaves 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Balnaves. 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 152 military records available for the last name Balnaves. For the veterans among your Balnaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balnaves lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Balnaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Balnaves in 1966 was 62, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balnaves 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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