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Balawajder Family History

Balawajder 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: Alexander, Bolander, Callander, Balder, Wallander, Balaguer, Lawder

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Where is the Balawajder family from?

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

What did your Balawajder ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Balawajder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balawajder 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Balawajder. 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 73 military records available for the last name Balawajder. For the veterans among your Balawajder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balawajder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Balawajder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balawajder in 1962 was 78, and 86 in 2000.

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