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Balavender Family History

Balavender 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: Lavender, Bolander, Callender, Blender, Brabender, Calender, Allender

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Where is the Balavender family from?

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

What did your Balavender ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Balavender ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Balavender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balavender 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Balavender. 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 23 military records available for the last name Balavender. For the veterans among your Balavender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balavender lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Balavender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balavender in 1959 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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