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Balsiger Name Meaning

Swiss German (mainly Bern canton): unexplained. Compare Balsinger .

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


Similar surnames: Balster, Basinger, Baldinger, Balser, Bullinger, Walliser, Biediger

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Where is the Balsiger family from?

You can see how Balsiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsiger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Balsiger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Balsiger families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Balsiger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balsiger families in 1880.
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What did your Balsiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balsiger. 52% of Balsiger men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Balsiger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balsiger were Farming and Stenographer. .

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balsiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsiger 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Balsiger. 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 411 military records available for the last name Balsiger. For the veterans among your Balsiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsiger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Balsiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Balsiger in 1958 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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