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Balsas Family History

Balsas 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: Balsam, Balas, Ballas, Pallas, Basa, Bass, Balan, Bala, Barlas

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Where is the Balsas family from?

You can see how Balsas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balsas family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Balsas's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Balsas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Balsas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsas 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Balsas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Balsas. For the veterans among your Balsas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsas lifespan?

Average Balsas life expectancy in 1977 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsas 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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