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Ballot Family History

Ballot 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: Ballow, Ballon, Ballo, Ballor, Ballou, Bellot, Vallot, Ball, Callow

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Where is the Ballot family from?

You can see how Ballot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ballot families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Ballot's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ballot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ballot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballot 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Ballot. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Ballot. For the veterans among your Ballot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ballot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ballot in 1964 was 86, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballot 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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