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Balty Family History

Balty 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: Baldy, Talty, Balay, Baltz, Baty, Batty, Baity, Bally, Baley, Balch

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Where is the Balty family from?

You can see how Balty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Balty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Balty families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Balty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Balty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balty 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 Balty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Houseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Balty. 100% of Balty men worked as a Houseman On Farm and 65% of Balty 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Houseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Household Duties
    7%

What Balty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Balty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balty 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Balty. 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 117 military records available for the last name Balty. For the veterans among your Balty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Balty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Balty in 1966 was 86, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Balty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balty 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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