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Origins of the Ballaam surname

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About the Ballaams

We have a total number of 149 records for people with the last name Ballaam.

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Where do most Ballaams live?

In 1921, most Ballaams lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Ballaams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 142 records for the Ballaam surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Ballaams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ballaam first names?

  • Arthur
  • Frederick
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Ballaams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ballaams in 1921
General Servant Domestic

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3

Day Scholar

2

Box Maker

1

Cook (Domestic)

1

Common Male occupations for Ballaams in 1921
Day Scholar

3

Agricultural Labourer

1

Apprentice Basket Maker

1

Bankers Clerk

1

Baskett Maker

1

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