History of your Surname
Get access to Balinton family records.Start a free trial

Balinton Family History

Balinton 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: Linton, Brinton, Banton, Clinton, Blanton, Babington, Balint, Painton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Balinton family from?

You can see how Balinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balinton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Balinton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Balinton family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balinton's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Balinton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balinton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balinton ancestors do for a living?

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

What Balinton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Balinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balinton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Balinton

Passenger Lists

There are 28 immigration records available for the last name Balinton. 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.

View all Balinton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Balinton. For the veterans among your Balinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Balinton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Balinton family history

Discover More

What is the average Balinton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Balinton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Balinton in 1965 was 75, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balinton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Balinton family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Balinton last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial