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Baldus Family History

Baldus Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): from a shortened and altered form of the personal name Balthasar (see Baltazar ).

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


Similar surnames: Baltus, Baltes, Balles, Ballas, Malkus, Bald, Balas, Bales, Balis

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Where is the Baldus family from?

You can see how Baldus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baldus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baldus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Baldus families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Baldus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baldus families in 1891.
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What did your Baldus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baldus. 100% of Baldus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baldus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baldus 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Baldus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 856 military records available for the last name Baldus. For the veterans among your Baldus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baldus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baldus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Baldus in 1963 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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