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Balphs Family History

Balphs 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: Ralphs, Balch, Balles, Balas, Ralph, Ballas, Balis, Alpha, Bales

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Where is the Balphs family from?

You can see how Balphs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balphs family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Balphs family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balphs's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Balphs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Balphs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balphs 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Balphs. 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 4 military records available for the last name Balphs. For the veterans among your Balphs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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