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Ballachey Family History

Ballachey Surname 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: Gallacher, Wallace, Blacher, Wallach, Bleacher, Gallagher, Ballance

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Where is the Ballachey family from?

You can see how Ballachey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballachey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ballachey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Ballachey families living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ballachey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Ballachey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballachey 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 Ballachey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ballachey. 50% of Ballachey women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Ballachey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Ballachey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballachey 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Ballachey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 381 military records available for the last name Ballachey. For the veterans among your Ballachey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballachey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Ballachey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ballachey in 1969 was 61, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ballachey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballachey 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.

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