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Bals Family History

Bals 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: Bass, Ball, Bala, Bald, Balas, Bas, Bal, Bali, Balis, Baas

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Where is the Bals family from?

You can see how Bals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bals family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bals families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bals families living in Derbyshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bals's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bals families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bals surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bals. 41% of Bals men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bals women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bals family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bals 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 600 immigration records available for the last name Bals. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bals. For the veterans among your Bals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bals lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bals in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bals

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bals 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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