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Balingall Family History

Balingall 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: Bagnall, Basgall, Kalina, Aspinwall, Tindall, Sandall, Salinger

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Where is the Balingall family from?

You can see how Balingall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balingall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Balingall families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 11 Balingall families living in Fife. This was about 85% of all the recorded Balingall's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Balingall families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balingall 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 104 census records available for the last name Balingall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balingall 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Balingall. 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 10 military records available for the last name Balingall. For the veterans among your Balingall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balingall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Balingall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Balingall in 1964 was 77, and 71 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balingall 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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