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Balyer Family History

Balyer 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: Balmer, Bayer, Balter, Balser, Baller, Balder, Balcer, Balzer, Salyer

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Where is the Balyer family from?

You can see how Balyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Balyer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Balyer family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Balyer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Balyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balyer 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 Balyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balyer. 30% of Balyer men worked as a Painter Carpenter and 100% of Balyer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Painter Carpenter
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Balyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Balyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balyer 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Balyer. 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 56 military records available for the last name Balyer. For the veterans among your Balyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balyer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Balyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Balyer in 1973 was 71, and 80 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balyer 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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