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Balski Family History

Balski 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: Walski, Bilski, Barski, Zaleski, Barsky, Balsam, Zaluski, Barsi

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Where is the Balski family from?

You can see how Balski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balski families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Balski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Balski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balski. 56% of Balski 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
    56%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%
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What Balski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Balski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balski 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Balski. 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 28 military records available for the last name Balski. For the veterans among your Balski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balski lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Balski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Balski in 1978 was 64, and 58 in 1997.

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