Balis Family History

Balis Surname Meaning

The surname Bališ has multiple origins across different cultures. In Hungarian, Croatian, and Slovak contexts, it may stem from a short form of the personal name Baltazar (Hungarian and Slovak Baltazár) or Balint (Hungarian and Slovak Bálint). Additionally, in the Greek context, it can be a variant of Ballis, which is a nickname derived from the Turkish word ballı meaning ‘honeyed’.

Greek sources also suggest that the name could potentially be a status name, tracing back to medieval Greek bailos, which comes from the Venetian word bailo meaning ‘bailiff’. In Slovenian, the surname Bališ serves as a nickname derived from the dialect term bališ, which translates to ‘bundle’ or ‘trousseau’.

In North America, the surname may have evolved into an altered form of the variant Baliž. This demonstrates the adaptability and transformation of names across different regions and cultures.

Furthermore, in English contexts, specifically in Surrey, Bališ is considered a variant of the surname Bayliss. This highlights the interconnectedness of surnames and their variations across geographical boundaries.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames: Balik, Baris, Bali, Valis, Kalis, Bales, Balas, Balls, Banis, Balin

24,000 record(s) for Balis

8K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1K	Military Records
1K	Immigration Records
6K	Census and Voter Lists
7K	Member Trees

Where is the Balis family from?

You can see how Balis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Balis families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Balis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Balis families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balis. 20% of Balis men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Balis women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balis were Clerk and Seamstress.

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

20%

Farmer

14%

Salesman

12%

Clerk

10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Typist

11%

Housekeeper

11%

Stenographer

11%

Seamstress

11%

What Balis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6K census records available for the last name Balis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 1K immigration records available for the last name Balis. 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.

Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Balis. For the veterans among your Balis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Balis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Balis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Balis in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.