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Balok Family History

Balok Surname Meaning

Altered form of Hungarian Balogh.

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


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Where is the Balok family from?

You can see how Balok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balok family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Balok family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balok's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Balok families in 1911.
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What did your Balok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balok. 60% of Balok men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Balok women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balok were Machinist and Bench Work.

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Bench Work
    50%

What Balok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Balok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balok 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Balok. 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 150 military records available for the last name Balok. For the veterans among your Balok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balok lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Balok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Balok in 1962 was 77, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balok 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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