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Balavitch Family History

Balavitch 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: Slavich, Balich, Blaich, Blitch, Levitch, Galovich, Balch, Kalich

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Where is the Balavitch family from?

You can see how Balavitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balavitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balavitch families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balavitch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balavitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balavitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balavitch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Balavitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balavitch 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Balavitch. 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 8 military records available for the last name Balavitch. For the veterans among your Balavitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balavitch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Balavitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Balavitch in 1970 was 54, and 76 in 2001.

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