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Baldan Family History

Baldan 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: Balan, Baldon, Balkan, Balda, Balian, Bogdan, Kalman, Baldwin

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Where is the Baldan family from?

You can see how Baldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baldan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baldan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Baldan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baldan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Baldan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baldan 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 Baldan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baldan. 34% of Baldan 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Baldan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Baldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baldan 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Baldan. 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 50 military records available for the last name Baldan. For the veterans among your Baldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baldan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Baldan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Baldan in 1967 was 71, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baldan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baldan 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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