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Baldner Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Baltner an occupational name from Middle High German balteniere (medieval Latin paltonarius) ‘pilgrim vagrant in a pilgrim's cloak’.

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


Similar surnames: Waldner, Bordner, Bader, Ladner, Balmer, Banner, Bradner, Bandler

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Where is the Baldner family from?

You can see how Baldner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baldner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baldner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Baldner families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baldner's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Baldner families in 1891.
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What did your Baldner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baldner. 100% of Baldner 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Baldner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baldner 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Baldner. 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 299 military records available for the last name Baldner. For the veterans among your Baldner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baldner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Baldner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baldner in 1961 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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