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Balunas Family History

Balunas 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: Balas, Ballas, Salinas, Banas, Balchunas, Barnas, Lagunas, Pallas

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Where is the Balunas family from?

You can see how Balunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balunas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Balunas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Balunas families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balunas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balunas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balunas 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 Balunas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balunas. 100% of Balunas women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Balunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balunas 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Balunas. 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 89 military records available for the last name Balunas. For the veterans among your Balunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balunas lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Balunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balunas in 1956 was 23, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balunas 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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