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Balvik Family History

Balvik 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: Balik, Balvin, Malik, Salvi, Ballin, Galvin, Bilik, Salvia, Banik

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balvik 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 9 census records available for the last name Balvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balvik 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Balvik. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Balvik. For the veterans among your Balvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balvik lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Balvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Balvik in 1983 was 77, and 56 in 1996.

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