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Balington Family History

Balington 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: Babington, Allington, Wallington, Billington, Barrington, Ellington

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Where is the Balington family from?

You can see how Balington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Balington families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Balington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Balington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balington 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Balington. 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 5 military records available for the last name Balington. For the veterans among your Balington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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