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Balram Family History

Balram Surname Meaning

Indian: from a personal name denoting the older brother of the god Krishna, an avatar of the god Vishnu. It means ‘Ram the strong one,’ referring to his legendary muscular strength and penchant for using farm equipment (notably the plow) as weaponry.

This surname is found mainly in Guyana and also in South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago. It is apparently not used in India.

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


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You can see how Balram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balram family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Balram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Balram family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Balram's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Balram families in 1911.
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What did your Balram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balram. 100% of Balram men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Balram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balram 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Balram. 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 17 military records available for the last name Balram. For the veterans among your Balram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balram lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2004, in the United States, Balram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balram in 1998 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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