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Balsa Family History

Balsa 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: Basa, Bala, Balsam, Baksa, Balla, Balda, Balma, Balch, Halse, Sala

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Where is the Balsa family from?

You can see how Balsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Balsa families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Balsa's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Balsa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsa 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 Balsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balsa. 50% of Balsa men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Balsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Balsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsa 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Balsa. 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 43 military records available for the last name Balsa. For the veterans among your Balsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Balsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Balsa in 1968 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsa 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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