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Balliett Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Balliet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


Similar surnames: Balyeat, Galletti, Billett, Billiet, Mallett, Hallett, Bullett

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Where is the Balliett family from?

You can see how Balliett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balliett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Balliett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Balliett families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Balliett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Balliett families in 1840.
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What did your Balliett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balliett. 39% of Balliett men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Balliett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balliett were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balliett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balliett 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Balliett. 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 457 military records available for the last name Balliett. For the veterans among your Balliett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balliett lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Balliett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balliett in 1954 was 44, and 67 in 2004.

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