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Balderson Family History

Balderson Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire): assimilated form of Balderston rather than a patronymic from Balder appearances to the contrary notwithstanding.

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


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Where is the Balderson family from?

You can see how Balderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balderson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 152 Balderson families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Balderson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Balderson families in 1891.
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What did your Balderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balderson. 16% of Balderson men worked as a Farm Labourer and 76% of Balderson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balderson were Bricklayer and Cotton Weaver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%

What Balderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Balderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balderson 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 Balderson. 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 Balderson. For the veterans among your Balderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balderson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Balderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Balderson in 1956 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balderson 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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