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Ballier Family History

Ballier 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: Callier, Vallier, Balliet, Baller, Gallier, Lallier, Brallier

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Where is the Ballier family from?

You can see how Ballier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ballier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ballier family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballier's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ballier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballier 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 Ballier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ballier. 44% of Ballier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ballier women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ballier were Truck Driver and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Soldier
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

What Ballier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Ballier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballier 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Ballier. 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 94 military records available for the last name Ballier. For the veterans among your Ballier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ballier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ballier in 1972 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballier 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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