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Balger Family History

Balger 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: Alger, Balmer, Bolger, Badger, Balter, Balser, Belger, Baller, Balder

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Where is the Balger family from?

You can see how Balger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Balger families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 46% of all the recorded Balger's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Balger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balger 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 Balger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balger. 26% of Balger men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Balger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balger were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

What Balger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balger 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Balger. 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 195 military records available for the last name Balger. For the veterans among your Balger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Balger in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balger 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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