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Baltes Family History

Baltes Surname Meaning

Dutch and German (Rhineland): from a short form of the personal name Balthasar (see Baltazar).

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


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Where is the Baltes family from?

You can see how Baltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baltes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baltes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Baltes families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Baltes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baltes families in 1891.
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What did your Baltes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baltes. 100% of Baltes 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Baltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baltes 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Baltes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baltes. For the veterans among your Baltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baltes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Baltes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Baltes in 1955 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baltes 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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