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Balyk Family History

Balyk 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: Balk, Balik, Bilyk, Balek, Balok, Back, Bank, Balch, Ball, Barak

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Where is the Balyk family from?

You can see how Balyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Balyk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Balyk families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Balyk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Balyk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balyk 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 Balyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balyk. 100% of Balyk women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Balyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Balyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balyk 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Balyk. 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 Balyk. For the veterans among your Balyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balyk lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Balyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Balyk in 1965 was 71, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balyk 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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