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Ballensiefer Family History

Ballensiefer 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: Ballester, Ballengee, Ballentine, Ballenger, Ballesteros, Callender

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Where is the Ballensiefer family from?

You can see how Ballensiefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballensiefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ballensiefer families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ballensiefer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ballensiefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballensiefer 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 Ballensiefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ballensiefer. 100% of Ballensiefer men worked as a Farming.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Ballensiefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Ballensiefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballensiefer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ballensiefer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ballensiefer. For the veterans among your Ballensiefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballensiefer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Ballensiefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ballensiefer in 1966 was 70, and 97 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballensiefer 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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