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Balanzuela Family History

Balanzuela 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: Valenzuela, Balbuena, Baltzell, Brizuela, Balaguer, Palazzola

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Where is the Balanzuela family from?

You can see how Balanzuela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balanzuela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balanzuela family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Balanzuela's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Balanzuela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balanzuela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balanzuela ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cow Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Balanzuela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balanzuela 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Balanzuela. 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 3 military records available for the last name Balanzuela. For the veterans among your Balanzuela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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