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Balmut Family History

Balmut 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: Balmer, Kalmus, Balint, Balent, Balius, Baloun, Balma, Balkus, Baldus

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Where is the Balmut family from?

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

What did your Balmut ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Balmut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balmut 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Balmut. 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 17 military records available for the last name Balmut. For the veterans among your Balmut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balmut lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Balmut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Balmut in 1983 was 90, and 19 in 2004.

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