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Balesk Family History

Balesk 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: Bales, Balek, Sales, Zaleski, Bleak, Malek, Balles, Balas, Bares

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Where is the Balesk family from?

You can see how Balesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balesk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Balesk families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there were 2 Balesk families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Balesk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balesk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balesk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Balesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balesk 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Balesk. 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 7 military records available for the last name Balesk. For the veterans among your Balesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balesk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Balesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Balesk in 1973 was 79, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balesk 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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