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Balza Family History

Balza Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Baltza a nickname from baltz ‘black’ + the definite article -a.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Balza family from?

You can see how Balza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balza family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Balza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Balza family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balza's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Balza families in 1901.
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What did your Balza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balza. 45% of Balza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Balza women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Balza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balza 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Balza. 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 194 military records available for the last name Balza. For the veterans among your Balza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balza lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Balza in 1964 was 81, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balza 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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