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Balsan Family History

Balsan 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: Balan, Balsam, Balkan, Balson, Balian, Balsano, Kalman, Basa, Balaban

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Where is the Balsan family from?

You can see how Balsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Balsan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 4 Balsan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balsan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Balsan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsan 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 Balsan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balsan. 100% of Balsan men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Balsan women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Balsan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Balsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsan 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Balsan. 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 80 military records available for the last name Balsan. For the veterans among your Balsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Balsan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Balsan in 1969 was 77, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsan 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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