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Balthes Family History

Balthes 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: Balthis, Baltes, Balter, Anthes, Balles, Barthe, Bathe, Altes, Bales

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Where is the Balthes family from?

You can see how Balthes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balthes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Balthes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Balthes family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Balthes's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Balthes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balthes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Balthes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balthes 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Balthes. 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 20 military records available for the last name Balthes. For the veterans among your Balthes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balthes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Balthes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Balthes in 1963 was 80, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balthes 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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