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Ballad Family History

Ballad 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: Balla, Ballas, Ballam, Ballard, Ballay, Pallas, Ball, Falla, Hallam

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Where is the Ballad family from?

You can see how Ballad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballad family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Ballad families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ballad's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Ballad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballad 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 Ballad ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ballad. 100% of Ballad 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Ballad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballad 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Ballad. 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 332 military records available for the last name Ballad. For the veterans among your Ballad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ballad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ballad in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ballad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballad 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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