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Balian Family History

Balian Surname Meaning

Armenian: patronymic from the old personal name Bali of Turkish and ultimately of Arabic origin (probably derived from bāl ‘mind’).

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


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Where is the Balian family from?

You can see how Balian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Balian families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Balian families in 1911.
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What did your Balian ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Balian. 34% of Balian men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Journalier
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balian 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Balian. 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 375 military records available for the last name Balian. For the veterans among your Balian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balian lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Balian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Balian in 1958 was 66, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balian 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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