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Ballonger Family History

Ballonger 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: Ballenger, Ballinger, Bollinger, Bullinger, Baldinger, Bellinger

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Where is the Ballonger family from?

You can see how Ballonger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballonger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ballonger families living in Kentucky. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ballonger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ballonger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballonger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballonger ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Ballonger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballonger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ballonger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ballonger. For the veterans among your Ballonger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballonger lifespan?

Average Ballonger life expectancy in 2004 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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