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Ballara Family History

Ballara 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: Ballard, Barbara, Balla, Bullard, Basara, Billard, Mallard, Pollara

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Where is the Ballara family from?

You can see how Ballara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballara family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ballara families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ballara family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballara's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ballara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballara 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 Ballara ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ballara. 100% of Ballara 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 151 census records available for the last name Ballara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballara 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Ballara. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ballara. For the veterans among your Ballara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballara lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Ballara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ballara in 1980 was 81, and 79 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballara 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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