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Balsden Family History

Balsden 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: Baisden, Basden, Baysden, Ramsden, Alden, Bladen, Balser, Balster

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Where is the Balsden family from?

You can see how Balsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsden family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Balsden families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Balsden families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Balsden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Balsden families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Balsden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsden 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Balsden. 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 Balsden. For the veterans among your Balsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsden lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Balsden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Balsden in 1977 was 64, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balsden 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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