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Balow Family History

Balow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Balow a place in Mecklenburg. The placename is of Slavic origin.

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


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Where is the Balow family from?

You can see how Balow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Balow families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Balow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Balow families in 1891.
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What did your Balow ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Bus Conductor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Balow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balow 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Balow. 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 303 military records available for the last name Balow. For the veterans among your Balow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Balow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Balow in 1956 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balow 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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