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Balintyne Family History

Balintyne 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: Ballantyne, Balentine, Valentine, Balint, Ballentine, Ballantine

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Where is the Balintyne family from?

You can see how Balintyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balintyne family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Balintyne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 16 Balintyne families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Balintyne's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Balintyne families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Balintyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balintyne 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Balintyne. 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 1 military records available for the last name Balintyne. For the veterans among your Balintyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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