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Balvich Family History

Balvich 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: Balich, Balch, Kalich, Belich, Barich, Savich, Malich, Bolich, Babich

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Where is the Balvich family from?

You can see how Balvich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balvich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balvich families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balvich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balvich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balvich 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 13 census records available for the last name Balvich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balvich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Balvich. 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 27 military records available for the last name Balvich. For the veterans among your Balvich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balvich lifespan?

Average Balvich life expectancy in 1999 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balvich 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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