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Balady Family History

Balady Name 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: Baldy, Balay, Malady, Balan, Bala, Bald, Broady, Balas, Lady, Baldry

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Where is the Balady family from?

You can see how Balady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balady family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Balady families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Balady families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Balady's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balady families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balady. 100% of Balady women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Balady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balady 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Balady. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Balady. For the veterans among your Balady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balady lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Balady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Balady in 1953 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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