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Ballendorf Family History

Ballendorf 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: Allendorf, Altendorf, Wellendorf, Callender, Ohlendorf, Hilgendorf

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Where is the Ballendorf family from?

You can see how Ballendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ballendorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballendorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ballendorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Ballendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballendorf 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ballendorf. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ballendorf. For the veterans among your Ballendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballendorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Ballendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ballendorf in 1963 was 59, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballendorf 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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