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Balsinger Family History

Balsinger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Balsiger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Balsinger family from?

You can see how Balsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Balsinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Balsinger family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Balsinger's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Balsinger families in 1891.
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What did your Balsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balsinger. 27% of Balsinger men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Balsinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balsinger were Carpenter and 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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Balsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsinger 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Balsinger. 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 357 military records available for the last name Balsinger. For the veterans among your Balsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Balsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balsinger in 1965 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsinger 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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