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Balma Name Meaning

Italian (Piedmont) and southern French: topographic name from the dialect word of pre-Roman origin balma ‘cave; jutting rock’.

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


Similar surnames: Barba, Balmes, Alma, Balla, Palma, Kalka, Balmer, Baum, Basa, Palm

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Where is the Balma family from?

You can see how Balma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Balma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Balma families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Balma's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Balma families in 1911.
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What did your Balma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balma. 34% of Balma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Balma 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Tailor
    17%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Wood Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balma 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Balma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Balma. For the veterans among your Balma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Balma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Balma in 1962 was 77, and 47 in 2004.

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