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Ballering Family History

Ballering 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: Ballerini, Balling, Billing, Halling, Bolling, Ballin, Alling, Bering

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Where is the Ballering family from?

You can see how Ballering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ballering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ballering families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ballering's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ballering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballering 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 Ballering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ballering. 100% of Ballering men worked as a Fireman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fireman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Ballering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballering 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ballering. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ballering. For the veterans among your Ballering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballering lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ballering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ballering in 1963 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballering 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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