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Balyan Family History

Balyan 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, Galyan, Kalman, Bryan, Balaban, Bala, Balsam

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Where is the Balyan family from?

You can see how Balyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balyan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Balyan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Balyan family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Balyan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Balyan families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Balyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balyan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Balyan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Balyan. For the veterans among your Balyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balyan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Balyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Balyan in 1976 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balyan 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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