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Balonek Family History

Balonek 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: Balon, Malone, Halonen, Salonen, Baldner, Barone, Maloney, Balusek

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Where is the Balonek family from?

You can see how Balonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balonek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Balonek families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Balonek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balonek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balonek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balonek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balonek. 50% of Balonek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Balonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balonek 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Balonek. 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 31 military records available for the last name Balonek. For the veterans among your Balonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balonek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Balonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Balonek in 1971 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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