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Ballinger Family History

Ballinger Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): dissimilated form of Barringer (see Berringer). Americanized form of French Bélanger (see Belanger) or of its variant Bellanger. Compare Bellinger

German: perhaps a variant of Behringer or of Barringer

a cognate of 1 above with similar dissimilation of r to l. It is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

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


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You can see how Ballinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ballinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Ballinger families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Ballinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ballinger families in 1911.
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What did your Ballinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ballinger. 73% of Ballinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    73%
  • Cultivateur
    28%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Ballinger. For the veterans among your Ballinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballinger lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ballinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ballinger in 1950 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

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