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Balluff Family History

Balluff Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Baldauf.

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


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Where is the Balluff family from?

You can see how Balluff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balluff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balluff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Balluff families living in Iowa. This was about 54% of all the recorded Balluff's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Balluff families in 1880.
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What did your Balluff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balluff. 30% of Balluff men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Balluff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balluff were Carpenter and Cashier.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Lawyer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Electric Department
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Cashier
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balluff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balluff 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Balluff. 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 300 military records available for the last name Balluff. For the veterans among your Balluff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balluff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Balluff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Balluff in 1964 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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