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Balcas Family History

Balcas 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: Balas, Ballas, Pallas, Balch, Barca, Balan, Bala, Barlas, Barbas

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Where is the Balcas family from?

You can see how Balcas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balcas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Balcas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Balcas family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Balcas's in USA. California had the highest population of Balcas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balcas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balcas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Balcas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcas 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Balcas. 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 Balcas. For the veterans among your Balcas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Balcas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Balcas in 1962 was 40, and 74 in 1997.

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