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Balliew Family History

Balliew Surname Meaning

Altered form of Bellew 2 and probably also a variant of Ballew 1 surnames of probable French origin (see Ballou 1 and ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Balliew family from?

You can see how Balliew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balliew family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Balliew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Balliew families living in Glamorgan. This was about 70% of all the recorded Balliew's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Balliew families in 1891.
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What did your Balliew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balliew. 43% of Balliew men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Balliew women worked as a Spinner.

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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
    43%
  • Slasher
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Balliew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balliew 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Balliew. 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 259 military records available for the last name Balliew. For the veterans among your Balliew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balliew lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Balliew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Balliew in 1968 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balliew 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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