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Balwanz Family History

Balwanz 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: Balfanz, Balan, Balkan, Balian, Balzano, Balsano, Kalman, Baldwin

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Where is the Balwanz family from?

You can see how Balwanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balwanz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balwanz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Balwanz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Balwanz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Balwanz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balwanz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balwanz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Balwanz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Balwanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balwanz 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Balwanz. 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 75 military records available for the last name Balwanz. For the veterans among your Balwanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balwanz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Balwanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Balwanz in 1958 was 32, and 62 in 2003.

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