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Balchack Family History

Balchack 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: Black, Balch, Bachar, Baldock, Baack, Machak, Alcock, Bellack, Schack

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Where is the Balchack family from?

You can see how Balchack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balchack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balchack family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balchack's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Balchack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balchack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balchack ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Balchack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Balchack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balchack 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Balchack. 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 Balchack. For the veterans among your Balchack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balchack lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Balchack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Balchack in 1994 was 69, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balchack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balchack 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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