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Ballenberg Family History

Ballenberg 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: Kallenberg, Wallenberg, Falkenberg, Ellenberg, Kaldenberg, Hollenberg

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Where is the Ballenberg family from?

You can see how Ballenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ballenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ballenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ballenberg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ballenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ballenberg. 100% of Ballenberg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Ballenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballenberg 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Ballenberg. 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 247 military records available for the last name Ballenberg. For the veterans among your Ballenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ballenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ballenberg in 1966 was 78, and 102 in 2003.

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