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Balkus Family History

Balkus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian: nickname for a person with white hair or a pale complexion from the Lithuanian verb bálkti ‘become white’

or the Polish adjective biały ‘white’.

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


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Where is the Balkus family from?

You can see how Balkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Balkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Balkus families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balkus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balkus families in 1891.
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What did your Balkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balkus. 36% of Balkus men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Balkus women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balkus were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Balkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Balkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkus 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Balkus. 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 335 military records available for the last name Balkus. For the veterans among your Balkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Balkus in 1963 was 77, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balkus 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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