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Ballent Family History

Ballent 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: Balent, Tallent, Ballen, Allen, Mallet, Billet, Bullen, Ballin

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Where is the Ballent family from?

You can see how Ballent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ballent families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ballent's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ballent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ballent. 60% of Ballent 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
    60%
  • Attendant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Ballent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballent 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ballent. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ballent. For the veterans among your Ballent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballent lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ballent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ballent in 1964 was 70, and 76 in 2002.

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