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Ballsteadt Family History

Ballsteadt 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: Halstead, Balstad, Altstadt, Ahlstedt, Carlstedt, Hillstead

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Where is the Ballsteadt family from?

You can see how Ballsteadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballsteadt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ballsteadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ballsteadt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballsteadt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ballsteadt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballsteadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Ballsteadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballsteadt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ballsteadt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ballsteadt. For the veterans among your Ballsteadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballsteadt lifespan?

Average Ballsteadt life expectancy in 1966 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballsteadt 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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