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Balof Family History

Balof 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: Balon, Balow, Balog, Balok, Baron, Bao, Balch, Ball, Balan, Bala

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Where is the Balof family from?

You can see how Balof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Balof families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Balof's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Balof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balof 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 65 census records available for the last name Balof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balof 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Balof. 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 20 military records available for the last name Balof. For the veterans among your Balof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balof lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Balof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Balof in 1966 was 89, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balof 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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