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Balogh Name Meaning

Hungarian: from balog ‘left-handed’ from bal ‘left’ hence a nickname for a left-handed or clumsy person. This form of the surname is also found in Slovakia and Romania. See also Balog compare Ballog Balok and Balough .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Balon, Bloch, Bango, Baloga, Balog, Balough, Ballis, Bako, Balok

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Where is the Balogh family from?

You can see how Balogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balogh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Balogh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Balogh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Balogh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balogh families in 1880.
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What did your Balogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balogh. 24% of Balogh men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Balogh women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balogh were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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
    24%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Balogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balogh 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Balogh. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Balogh. For the veterans among your Balogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balogh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Balogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balogh in 1951 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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