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Balinky Family History

Balinky 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: Belinsky, Malinsky, Balik, Balint, Balin, Blink, Balinski, Balicki

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Where is the Balinky family from?

You can see how Balinky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balinky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Balinky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Balinky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balinky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balinky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balinky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Balinky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balinky 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Balinky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Balinky. For the veterans among your Balinky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balinky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Balinky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Balinky in 1971 was 86, and 67 in 2000.

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