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Balwan Family History

Balwan 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: Balan, Balkan, Balian, Kalman, Baldwin, Balaban, Bala, Balsam, Bazan

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Where is the Balwan family from?

You can see how Balwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balwan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balwan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balwan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Balwan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balwan 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 25 census records available for the last name Balwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balwan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Balwan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Balwan. For the veterans among your Balwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balwan lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Balwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balwan in 2000 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balwan 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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