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Balf Family History

Balf 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: Ball, Bala, Bald, Bal, Bali, Balfe, Balk, Alf, Bale, Balz

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Where is the Balf family from?

You can see how Balf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balf family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Balf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Balf families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Balf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balf. 43% of Balf 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
    43%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Sales Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balf 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Balf. 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 726 military records available for the last name Balf. For the veterans among your Balf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Balf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Balf in 1958 was 50, and 81 in 2003.

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