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Balwin Family History

Balwin Surname Meaning

see Baldwin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Balwin family from?

You can see how Balwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Balwin families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Balwin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balwin 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 Balwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balwin. 100% of Balwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Balwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balwin 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Balwin. 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 314 military records available for the last name Balwin. For the veterans among your Balwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balwin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Balwin in 1963 was 87, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balwin 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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