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Ballner Family History

Ballner 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: Baldner, Baller, Wallner, Ballmer, Waller, Galler, Buller, Balmer

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Where is the Ballner family from?

You can see how Ballner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ballner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ballner families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ballner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ballner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ballner. 34% of Ballner men worked as a Plumber. .

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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

  • Plumber
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer Radiator Work
    34%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Ballner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballner 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Ballner. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ballner. For the veterans among your Ballner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ballner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ballner in 1964 was 73, and 95 in 2002.

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