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Balyard Family History

Balyard 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: Bayard, Ballard, Bolyard, Bullard, Billard, Mallard, Bollard, Callard

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Where is the Balyard family from?

You can see how Balyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balyard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balyard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Balyard families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Balyard's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Balyard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balyard 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 Balyard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balyard. 25% of Balyard men worked as a Labor and 34% of Balyard women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balyard were Unpaid Family Worker and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Unpaid Family Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Balyard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Balyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balyard 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Balyard. 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 20 military records available for the last name Balyard. For the veterans among your Balyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balyard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1988, in the United States, Balyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Balyard in 1963 was 87, and 87 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balyard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balyard 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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