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Ballstadt Family History

Ballstadt 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: Balstad, Altstadt, Karlstad, Kallestad, Barstad, Falstad, Alstad

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Where is the Ballstadt family from?

You can see how Ballstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballstadt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ballstadt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Ballstadt families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ballstadt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ballstadt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballstadt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ballstadt. 100% of Ballstadt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ballstadt women worked as a Farm Work. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Ballstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballstadt 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Ballstadt. 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 Ballstadt. For the veterans among your Ballstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballstadt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ballstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ballstadt in 1958 was 52, and 91 in 2003.

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