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Ballantin Family History

Ballantin 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: Ballantine, Gallatin, Ballentine, Bellanti, Ballantyne, Ballin

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Where is the Ballantin family from?

You can see how Ballantin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballantin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ballantin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Ballantin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballantin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ballantin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballantin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Ballantin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballantin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ballantin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ballantin. For the veterans among your Ballantin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballantin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Ballantin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Ballantin in 1969 was 81, and 57 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballantin 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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