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Balswell Family History

Balswell 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: Baswell, Bagwell, Caldwell, Boswell, Bardwell, Barnwell, Bakewell

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Where is the Balswell family from?

You can see how Balswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balswell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Balswell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Balswell families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Balswell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Balswell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balswell 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 19 census records available for the last name Balswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balswell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Balswell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Balswell. For the veterans among your Balswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balswell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balswell

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