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Balha Family History

Balha 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: Bala, Balla, Bacha, Balda, Balma, Bayha, Basha, Balch, Sala, Bach

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Where is the Balha family from?

You can see how Balha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Balha families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Balha's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balha 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 58 census records available for the last name Balha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balha 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Balha. 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 8 military records available for the last name Balha. For the veterans among your Balha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balha lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Balha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Balha in 1983 was 68, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balha 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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