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Ballins Family History

Ballins 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, Ballis, Bullins, Callins, Vallin, Billing, Halling

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Where is the Ballins family from?

You can see how Ballins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ballins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Ballins family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballins's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Ballins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballins 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 Ballins ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Ballins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballins 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ballins. 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 27 military records available for the last name Ballins. For the veterans among your Ballins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballins lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2000, in the United States, Ballins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ballins in 1987 was 76, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballins 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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