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Balserait Family History

Balserait 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: Balser, Balderas, Balyeat, Balcerak, Albert, Galbraith, Balmer

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Where is the Balserait family from?

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

What Balserait family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Balserait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balserait 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Balserait. 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 5 military records available for the last name Balserait. For the veterans among your Balserait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balserait lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Balserait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Balserait in 1964 was 88, and 89 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balserait 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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