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Balego Family History

Balego 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: Calero, Bango, Ballo, Aleo, Baldo, Balent, Bales, Balogh, Balbo

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Where is the Balego family from?

You can see how Balego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balego family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Balego families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balego's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Balego families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balego surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balego ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balego. 100% of Balego men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Balego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balego 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Balego. 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 17 military records available for the last name Balego. For the veterans among your Balego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balego lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Balego in 1964 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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