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Balsat Family History

Balsat 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: Balsam, Basa, Balan, Bala, Baust, Baksa, Balla, Balas, Balstad

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Where is the Balsat family from?

You can see how Balsat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balsat families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Balsat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balsat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balsat ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Wire Drawer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Balsat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Balsat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsat 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Balsat. 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 30 military records available for the last name Balsat. For the veterans among your Balsat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsat lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Balsat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Balsat in 1956 was 52, and 92 in 2003.

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