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Ballmeier Family History

Ballmeier 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: Dallmeyer, Allgeier, Kallmeyer, Gallmeyer, Bachmeier, Billmeyer

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Where is the Ballmeier family from?

You can see how Ballmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ballmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ballmeier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ballmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ballmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ballmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ballmeier 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 Ballmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ballmeier. 100% of Ballmeier 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Ballmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Ballmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ballmeier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ballmeier. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ballmeier. For the veterans among your Ballmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ballmeier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Ballmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ballmeier in 1971 was 88, and 66 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ballmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ballmeier 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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