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Ballantyn Family History

Ballantyn 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: Ballantyne, Ballantine, Tallant, Gallant, Blanton, Ballance, Gallatin

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Where is the Ballantyn family from?

You can see how Ballantyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballantyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ballantyn families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 5 Ballantyn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ballantyn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ballantyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballantyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ballantyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ballantyn. 100% of Ballantyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Ballantyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballantyn 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ballantyn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ballantyn. For the veterans among your Ballantyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballantyn lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ballantyn

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