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Balver Family History

Balver 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: Balmer, Balter, Balser, Baller, Calver, Balder, Baver, Balcer, Balzer

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Where is the Balver family from?

You can see how Balver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Balver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balver families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balver's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Balver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balver 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Balver. 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 9 military records available for the last name Balver. For the veterans among your Balver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balver lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Balver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Balver in 1972 was 72, and 102 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balver 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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