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Balbuena Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from either of two places called Valbuena (‘pleasant valley’) in the provinces of Asturias and Léon. Compare Balboa .

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


Similar surnames: Valbuena, Balboa, Balmer, Zambrana, Bullen, Baena, Bahena, Barbera

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Where is the Balbuena family from?

You can see how Balbuena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balbuena family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Balbuena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Balbuena families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Balbuena's in USA. California had the highest population of Balbuena families in 1920.
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What did your Balbuena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balbuena. 100% of Balbuena men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balbuena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balbuena 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Balbuena. 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 178 military records available for the last name Balbuena. For the veterans among your Balbuena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balbuena lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Balbuena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balbuena in 1942 was 20, and 86 in 2004.

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