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Baltas Family History

Baltas 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: Balas, Ballas, Baltes, Baltus, Pallas, Balan, Bala, Barlas, Barbas

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Where is the Baltas family from?

You can see how Baltas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baltas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baltas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Baltas families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baltas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Baltas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baltas 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 Baltas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baltas. 50% of Baltas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baltas women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Waiter
    22%
  • Clerkstore
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Baltas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Baltas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baltas 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Baltas. 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 163 military records available for the last name Baltas. For the veterans among your Baltas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baltas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Baltas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Baltas in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baltas 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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