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Ballus Family History

Ballus 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: Balles, Ballas, Kallus, Ballis, Balius, Balkus, Baldus, Baltus, Balls

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Where is the Ballus family from?

You can see how Ballus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Ballus families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballus's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ballus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Ballus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballus 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Ballus. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ballus. For the veterans among your Ballus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ballus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ballus in 1968 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballus 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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