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Balgley Family History

Balgley 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: Bagley, Balsley, Badgley, Halley, Bailey, Barley, Galley, Begley

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Where is the Balgley family from?

You can see how Balgley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balgley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balgley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Balgley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Balgley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balgley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balgley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balgley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Folder
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Balgley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balgley 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Balgley. 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 31 military records available for the last name Balgley. For the veterans among your Balgley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balgley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Balgley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Balgley in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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