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Balbi Family History

Balbi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Balbo.

Catalan (Balbí): from the Catalan form of the personal name Balbín see Balbin.

Italianized form of Slovenian Babič (see Babic).

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


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Where is the Balbi family from?

You can see how Balbi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balbi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Balbi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Balbi families living in Nevada. This was about 80% of all the recorded Balbi's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Balbi families in 1880.
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What did your Balbi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balbi. 43% of Balbi men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Longshoreman
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balbi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balbi 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 986 immigration records available for the last name Balbi. 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 224 military records available for the last name Balbi. For the veterans among your Balbi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balbi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balbi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Balbi in 1963 was 78, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balbi 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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