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Baldorf Family History

Baldorf 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: Waldorf, Batdorf, Kasdorf, Baldock, Baldauf, Baldry, Baldon, Baldo

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Where is the Baldorf family from?

You can see how Baldorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baldorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baldorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Baldorf families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Baldorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baldorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baldorf 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 Baldorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baldorf. 43% of Baldorf 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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Baldorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Baldorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baldorf 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Baldorf. 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 52 military records available for the last name Baldorf. For the veterans among your Baldorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baldorf lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Baldorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baldorf in 1984 was 76, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baldorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baldorf 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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