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Baller Name Meaning

English: variant of Ball 2, the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant. German: variant of the Germanic personal name Balther (from bald ‘bold’, ‘strong’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Haller, Galler, Balmer, Balle, Balles, Balder, Beller, Saller, Bailer

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Baller Family Origin

Where is the Baller family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Baller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baller families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Baller families living in Maryland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Baller's in the USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Baller families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Baller Family Occupations

    What did your Baller ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Baller family was Carpenter. The most common Baller occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Baller's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Hand were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Baller.

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    • Farmer

      26%

    • Laborer

      17%

    • Farm Hand

      9%

    • Carpenter

      4%

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

    Baller Historical Records

    What Baller family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Baller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baller census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Baller

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Baller. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Baller. For the veterans among your Baller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Baller Life Expectancy

    What is the average Baller lifespan?

    Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Baller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baller in 1960 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baller

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baller ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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