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Ballmer Name Meaning

German: variant of Balmer .

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


Similar surnames: Baller, Beller, Bellmer, Aller, Follmer, Haller, Baldner, Balster

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Where is the Ballmer family from?

You can see how Ballmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ballmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Ballmer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ballmer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ballmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ballmer. 42% of Ballmer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ballmer women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ballmer were Mechanic and Sect. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Sect
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ballmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballmer 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Ballmer. 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 248 military records available for the last name Ballmer. For the veterans among your Ballmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballmer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ballmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ballmer in 1959 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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