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Balland Family History

Balland 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: Calland, Belland, Bolland, Ballard, Galland, Barland, Holland, Boland

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Where is the Balland family from?

You can see how Balland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balland families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Balland families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Balland's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Balland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balland 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 Balland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Permanent Way Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balland. 100% of Balland men worked as a Permanent Way Labourer and 100% of Balland 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Permanent Way Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Balland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balland 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 996 immigration records available for the last name Balland. 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 333 military records available for the last name Balland. For the veterans among your Balland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balland lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Balland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Balland in 1970 was 52, and 59 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balland 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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