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Ballamy Family History

Ballamy Surname Meaning

see Bellamy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ballamy family from?

You can see how Ballamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballamy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballamy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Ballamy families living in Devon. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ballamy's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ballamy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballamy 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 Ballamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ballamy. 100% of Ballamy 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Ballamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballamy 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Ballamy. 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 206 military records available for the last name Ballamy. For the veterans among your Ballamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballamy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Ballamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ballamy in 1964 was 85, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballamy 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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