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Balse Family History

Balse 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: Halse, Banse, Balle, Balser, Balke, Balfe, Basse, Barse, Bale, Base

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Where is the Balse family from?

You can see how Balse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Balse families living in Kansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Balse's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Balse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balse 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 Balse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balse. 100% of Balse men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Balse women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Balse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balse 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Balse. 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 72 military records available for the last name Balse. For the veterans among your Balse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balse lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Balse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Balse in 1994 was 46, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balse 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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