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Balsara Family History

Balsara 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: Basara, Barbara, Balsam, Balser, Balsamo, Malara, Balestra, Massara

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Where is the Balsara family from?

You can see how Balsara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balsara family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Balsara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balsara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Balsara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Balsara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsara 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Balsara. 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 18 military records available for the last name Balsara. For the veterans among your Balsara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsara lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Balsara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Balsara in 1993 was 103, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsara 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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