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Balsbaugh Family History

Balsbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Balsbach or Balschbach: habitational name from a place called Balsbach in Baden-Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Balsbaugh family from?

You can see how Balsbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Balsbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Balsbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Balsbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balsbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balsbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balsbaugh. 52% of Balsbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Balsbaugh women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Balsbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balsbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsbaugh 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Balsbaugh. 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 228 military records available for the last name Balsbaugh. For the veterans among your Balsbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsbaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Balsbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balsbaugh in 1962 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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