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Ballak Family History

Ballak 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, Ballek, Mallak, Ballay, Pallas, Ball, Barak

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Where is the Ballak family from?

You can see how Ballak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ballak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Ballak families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Ballak's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ballak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballak 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 Ballak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ballak. 43% of Ballak men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ballak women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ballak were Office Clerk and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Grounder Boy
    29%
  • Office Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Board Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Ballak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Ballak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballak 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Ballak. 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 91 military records available for the last name Ballak. For the veterans among your Ballak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballak lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ballak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ballak in 1946 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballak 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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