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Balsis Family History

Balsis 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: Balis, Ballis, Basil, Bass, Balsam, Allis, Ballin, Baris, Bullis

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Where is the Balsis family from?

You can see how Balsis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Balsis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Balsis families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balsis's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Balsis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsis 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 Balsis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balsis. 39% of Balsis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Balsis women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balsis were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    34%
  • Office Worker
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Balsis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Balsis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsis 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Balsis. 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 181 military records available for the last name Balsis. For the veterans among your Balsis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balsis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Balsis in 1963 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsis 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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