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Ballmeyer Family History

Ballmeyer 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: Dallmeyer, Kallmeyer, Gallmeyer, Billmeyer, Altmeyer, Sellmeyer

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Where is the Ballmeyer family from?

You can see how Ballmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ballmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ballmeyer families living in Minnesota. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ballmeyer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ballmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballmeyer 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 Ballmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ballmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Ballmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballmeyer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ballmeyer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ballmeyer. For the veterans among your Ballmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballmeyer lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Ballmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ballmeyer in 1982 was 76, and 92 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ballmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballmeyer 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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