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Balien Family History

Balien 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: Balin, Balian, Ballen, Baglien, Bain, Allen, Malin, Babin, Balan

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Where is the Balien family from?

You can see how Balien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Balien families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Balien's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Balien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balien 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 Balien ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Balien. 100% of Balien men worked as a General Labourer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Balien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balien 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Balien. 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 21 military records available for the last name Balien. For the veterans among your Balien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balien lifespan?

Average Balien life expectancy in 1975 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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