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Ballantyne Family History

Ballantyne Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Ballentine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ballantyne family from?

You can see how Ballantyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballantyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballantyne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 166 Ballantyne families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ballantyne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ballantyne families in 1911.
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What did your Ballantyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Ballantyne. 38% of Ballantyne men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Ballantyne women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ballantyne were Manager and Student.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Engineer
    5%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Income
    23%
  • Student
    12%

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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Ballantyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballantyne 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Ballantyne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Ballantyne. For the veterans among your Ballantyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballantyne lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ballantyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ballantyne in 1950 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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