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Ballen Family History

Ballen Surname Meaning

Spanish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ballen family from?

You can see how Ballen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Ballen families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Ballen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ballen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballen 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 Ballen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ballen. 100% of Ballen men worked as an Incapacitated and 82% of Ballen 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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Ballen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ballen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ballen. For the veterans among your Ballen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ballen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ballen in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballen 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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