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Baldin Family History

Baldin 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: Baldwin, Ballin, Bardin, Baldon, Baldi, Balvin, Balding, Balin

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Where is the Baldin family from?

You can see how Baldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baldin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baldin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Baldin families living in Lancashire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Baldin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Baldin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baldin 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 Baldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baldin. 43% of Baldin men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Baldin women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baldin were Miner and Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

What Baldin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Baldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baldin 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Baldin. 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 399 military records available for the last name Baldin. For the veterans among your Baldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baldin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Baldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Baldin in 1962 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baldin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baldin 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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