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Balkovich Family History

Balkovich 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: Ratkovich, Boskovich, Milkovich, Markovich, Butkovich, Matkovich

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Where is the Balkovich family from?

You can see how Balkovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balkovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Balkovich family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balkovich's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Balkovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balkovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balkovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balkovich. 34% of Balkovich men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Templet Maker
    34%
  • Shoemaker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Balkovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balkovich 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Balkovich. 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 60 military records available for the last name Balkovich. For the veterans among your Balkovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balkovich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Balkovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balkovich in 1961 was 49, and 92 in 2003.

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