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Baluch Family History

Baluch Surname Meaning

Polish; Slovak (also Balúch): from the personal name Baluch a shortened form of Baltazar.

Muslim (Pakistan): ethnic name for someone from Balochistan.

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


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Where is the Baluch family from?

You can see how Baluch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baluch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Baluch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Baluch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Baluch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baluch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baluch 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 Baluch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baluch. 62% of Baluch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baluch women worked as a Housework.

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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
    62%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Baluch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Baluch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baluch 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Baluch. 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 273 military records available for the last name Baluch. For the veterans among your Baluch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baluch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Baluch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Baluch in 1962 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baluch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baluch 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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