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Ballwig Family History

Ballwig 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: Ballweg, Baldwin, Ballin, Balling, Balli, Ballis, Billig, Hellwig

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Where is the Ballwig family from?

You can see how Ballwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballwig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ballwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ballwig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ballwig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ballwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ballwig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Ballwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballwig 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ballwig. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ballwig. For the veterans among your Ballwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballwig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Ballwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ballwig in 1966 was 83, and 55 in 1997.

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