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Balsizer Family History

Balsizer 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: Balsiger, Balser, Balster, Altizer, Hulsizer, Baltzer, Balzer

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Where is the Balsizer family from?

You can see how Balsizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsizer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balsizer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Balsizer families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Balsizer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Balsizer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsizer 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 Balsizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balsizer. 100% of Balsizer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Balsizer women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Balsizer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Balsizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsizer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Balsizer. 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 36 military records available for the last name Balsizer. For the veterans among your Balsizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsizer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Balsizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Balsizer in 1966 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsizer 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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