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Balshofer Family History

Balshofer 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: Bashore, Balser, Balster, Kelnhofer, Baumhover, Ulshafer, Balsiger

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Where is the Balshofer family from?

You can see how Balshofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balshofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Balshofer families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Balshofer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balshofer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Balshofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balshofer 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 Balshofer. 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 military records available for the last name Balshofer. For the veterans among your Balshofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balshofer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1976, in the United States, Balshofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Balshofer in 1969 was 92, and 87 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balshofer 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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