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Balsemer Family History

Balsemer 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: Balmer, Bloemer, Balser, Balster, Bandemer, Gansemer, Balsiger

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Where is the Balsemer family from?

You can see how Balsemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsemer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Balsemer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Balsemer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Balsemer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsemer 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 23 census records available for the last name Balsemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsemer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Balsemer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Balsemer. For the veterans among your Balsemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsemer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Balsemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Balsemer in 1963 was 85, and 67 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsemer 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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