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Ballman Family History

Ballman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ballmann. English (Devon): variant of Balman.

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


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Where is the Ballman family from?

You can see how Ballman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Ballman families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ballman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Ballman families in 1891.
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What did your Ballman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ballman. 100% of Ballman 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Ballman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballman 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Ballman. 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 Ballman. For the veterans among your Ballman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ballman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ballman in 1955 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballman 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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