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Balsz Family History

Balsz 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: Baltz, Balz, Balch, Halse, Basa, Bass, Ball, Balan, Bala, Banse

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Where is the Balsz family from?

You can see how Balsz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balsz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Balsz families living in Arizona. This was about 63% of all the recorded Balsz's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Balsz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsz 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 Balsz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balsz. 67% of Balsz men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Balsz women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Butcher
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Balsz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Balsz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Balsz. 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 76 military records available for the last name Balsz. For the veterans among your Balsz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Balsz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Balsz in 1968 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balsz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsz 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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