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Balterman Family History

Balterman 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: Alterman, Batterman, Halterman, Walterman, Waterman, Alderman

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Where is the Balterman family from?

You can see how Balterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Balterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Balterman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Balterman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Balterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balterman 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 Balterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balterman. 72% of Balterman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Balterman women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Section Hand
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Balterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Balterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balterman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Balterman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Balterman. For the veterans among your Balterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balterman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Balterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Balterman in 1968 was 65, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balterman 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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