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Ballok Family History

Ballok 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: Ballow, Ballon, Ballo, Ballor, Ballek, Ballou, Balok, Ball, Callow

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Where is the Ballok family from?

You can see how Ballok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballok family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ballok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ballok families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ballok's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Ballok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballok ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Ballok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballok 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Ballok. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ballok. For the veterans among your Ballok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballok lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ballok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ballok in 1966 was 65, and 76 in 2002.

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