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Ballada Family History

Ballada Name 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: Hallada, Balla, Ballas, Sallade, Ballam, Salada, Calzada, Balda

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Where is the Ballada family from?

You can see how Ballada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ballada family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballada's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ballada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballada ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ballada ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ballada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballada 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ballada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Ballada. For the veterans among your Ballada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballada lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Ballada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ballada in 1992 was 73, and 55 in 2003.

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