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Ballison Family History

Ballison 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: Allison, Callison, Mallison, Gallison, Ballin, Ballon, Bullion

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Where is the Ballison family from?

You can see how Ballison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ballison family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballison's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ballison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballison ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Ballison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballison 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ballison. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ballison. For the veterans among your Ballison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballison lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Ballison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ballison in 1971 was 54, and 74 in 1986.

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