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Balkom Family History

Balkom 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: Balcom, Balko, Balkcom, Ballow, Valko, Balsam, Bloom, Balon, Ballon

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Where is the Balkom family from?

You can see how Balkom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Balkom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Balkom families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balkom's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balkom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkom 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 450 census records available for the last name Balkom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkom 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Balkom. 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 63 military records available for the last name Balkom. For the veterans among your Balkom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkom lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balkom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balkom in 1964 was 52, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkom 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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