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Balbin Family History

Balbin Surname Meaning

Spanish (Balbín): from the personal name Balbín from Latin Balbinus a derivative of Balbus

originally a nickname from balbus ‘stammering’.

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


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Where is the Balbin family from?

You can see how Balbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Balbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Balbin families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balbin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Balbin families in 1911.
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What did your Balbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balbin. 39% of Balbin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Cigar Maker
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

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Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Balbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balbin 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Balbin. 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 116 military records available for the last name Balbin. For the veterans among your Balbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balbin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Balbin in 1963 was 63, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balbin 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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