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Balc Family History

Balc 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: Balch, Ball, Bala, Bald, Bal, Bali, Balk, Bale, Balz, Bell

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Where is the Balc family from?

You can see how Balc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balc family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Balc families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Balc's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balc families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balc 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 40 census records available for the last name Balc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balc 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Balc. 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 2 military records available for the last name Balc. For the veterans among your Balc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balc lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Balc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balc in 1980 was 69, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balc

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balc 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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