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Balgowan 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.

Where is the Balgowan family from?

You can see how Balgowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balgowan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Balgowan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Balgowan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balgowan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Balgowan families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balgowan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Balgowan family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 584 census records available for the last name Balgowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balgowan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Balgowan. 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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Military Records

There are 10 military records available for the last name Balgowan. For the veterans among your Balgowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balgowan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Balgowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Balgowan in 1974 was 85, and 88 in 1975.

Balgowan Surname Meaning

Where is the Balgowan family from?

What Balgowan family records will you find?

What is the average Balgowan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Balgowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Balgowan in 1974 was 85, and 88 in 1975.

373	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
39	Immigration Records
584	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

373	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10	Military Records
39	Immigration Records
584	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Balgowan Family History