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Balloff Family History

Balloff 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: Balluff, Ballow, Ballon, Dolloff, Ballo, Kallhoff, Bailiff, Harloff

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Where is the Balloff family from?

You can see how Balloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balloff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balloff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Balloff families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Balloff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Balloff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Balloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balloff 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Balloff. 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 21 military records available for the last name Balloff. For the veterans among your Balloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balloff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Balloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Balloff in 1964 was 73, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balloff 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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