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Ballaine Family History

Ballaine 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: Ballin, Balling, Ballance, Allain, Dallaire, Allaire, Ballantine

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Where is the Ballaine family from?

You can see how Ballaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballaine family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ballaine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Ballaine families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballaine's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Ballaine families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Ballaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballaine 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ballaine. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ballaine. For the veterans among your Ballaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballaine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Ballaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ballaine in 1963 was 67, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballaine 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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