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Baltz Family History

Baltz Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the personal name Balthasar (see Baltazar) or of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with bald (see Baldwin).

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


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Where is the Baltz family from?

You can see how Baltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baltz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Baltz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Baltz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baltz families in 1891.
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What did your Baltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baltz. 100% of Baltz 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Baltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baltz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baltz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Baltz. For the veterans among your Baltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baltz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Baltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baltz in 1945 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baltz 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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