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Balsma Family History

Balsma 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: Balma, Bylsma, Talsma, Basa, Bala, Salama, Balsam, Baksa, Balla

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Where is the Balsma family from?

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

What did your Balsma ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Balsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsma 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Balsma. 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 4 military records available for the last name Balsma. For the veterans among your Balsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Balsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Balsma in 1966 was 77, and 101 in 1994.

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