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Bhalla Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name derived from Sanskrit bhalla meaning (among other things) ‘auspicious missile or bear’.

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


Similar surnames: Chawla, Bhatia, Bhakta, Palla, Walla, Halla, Kalla, Balla, Khalsa

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Bhalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bhalla 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Bhalla. 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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There are 127 military records available for the last name Bhalla. For the veterans among your Bhalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bhalla lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Bhalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bhalla in 1977 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

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