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Balsimo Family History

Balsimo 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: Balsamo, Balsam, Massimo, Belsito, Alaimo, Baldino, Balsano, Basil

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Where is the Balsimo family from?

You can see how Balsimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsimo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balsimo family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Balsimo's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Balsimo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsimo 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 Balsimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balsimo. 50% of Balsimo men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

What Balsimo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Balsimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsimo 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Balsimo. 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 139 military records available for the last name Balsimo. For the veterans among your Balsimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsimo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balsimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Balsimo in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balsimo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsimo 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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