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Balcius Family History

Balcius 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: Balius, Backus, Balis, Bacchus, Ballis, Balkus, Baldus, Baltus

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Where is the Balcius family from?

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

What did your Balcius ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Balcius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balcius 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Balcius. 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 48 military records available for the last name Balcius. For the veterans among your Balcius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balcius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balcius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Balcius in 1963 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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