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Ballnus Family History

Ballnus Surname 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: Balles, Ballas, Kallus, Ballis, Balius, Balkus, Baldus, Ballou

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Where is the Ballnus family from?

You can see how Ballnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballnus family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ballnus families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballnus's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Ballnus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ballnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballnus 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ballnus. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ballnus. For the veterans among your Ballnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballnus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Ballnus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ballnus in 1969 was 68, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballnus 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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