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Balsar Family History

Balsar 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: Balsam, Balser, Basa, Caesar, Bachar, Balan, Balmer, Bala, Balter

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Where is the Balsar family from?

You can see how Balsar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balsar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balsar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Balsar families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Balsar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Balsar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balsar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balsar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balsar. 46% of Balsar 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Miner
    19%
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What Balsar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Balsar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balsar 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Balsar. 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 54 military records available for the last name Balsar. For the veterans among your Balsar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balsar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Balsar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Balsar in 1973 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

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