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Ballace Family History

Ballace 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: Wallace, Ballance, Balla, Palace, Balle, Ballas, Wallach, Bellack

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Where is the Ballace family from?

You can see how Ballace families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballace family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballace families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Ballace families living in Perthshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ballace's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Ballace families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballace 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 Ballace ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ballace. 100% of Ballace women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Ballace. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballace 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Ballace. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ballace. For the veterans among your Ballace ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballace lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Ballace life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ballace in 1972 was 75, and 54 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballace 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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