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Baltham Family History

Baltham 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: Balsam, Feltham, Latham, Eastham, Barham, Bentham, Basham, Ballam

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Where is the Baltham family from?

You can see how Baltham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baltham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Baltham families living in Staffordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Baltham's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Baltham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Baltham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baltham 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Baltham. 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 Baltham. For the veterans among your Baltham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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