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Ballar Family History

Ballar 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: Balla, Ballas, Ballam, Bellar, Baller, Ballor, Ballard, Allar, Ballay

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Where is the Ballar family from?

You can see how Ballar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Ballar families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ballar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ballar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ballar. 28% of Ballar men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ballar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballar 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Ballar. 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 104 military records available for the last name Ballar. For the veterans among your Ballar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ballar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ballar in 1963 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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