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Balliston Family History

Balliston 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: Alliston, Belliston, Allison, Williston, Elliston, Callison, Mallison

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Where is the Balliston family from?

You can see how Balliston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balliston family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Balliston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Balliston families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Balliston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Balliston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Balliston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balliston 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Balliston. 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 28 military records available for the last name Balliston. For the veterans among your Balliston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balliston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balliston 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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