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Balazek Family History

Balazek 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: Blazek, Valasek, Blazer, Banaszek, Balusek, Ballek, Balek, Baranek

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Where is the Balazek family from?

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

What did your Balazek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Balazek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balazek 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 Balazek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Balazek. For the veterans among your Balazek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balazek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Balazek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Balazek in 1972 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

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