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Baltman Family History

Baltman Name 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: Ballman, Maltman, Bultman, Bartman, Kaltman, Saltman, Altman, Waltman

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Where is the Baltman family from?

You can see how Baltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baltman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baltman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Baltman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baltman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Baltman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baltman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baltman. 100% of Baltman men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Baltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baltman 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Baltman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Baltman. For the veterans among your Baltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baltman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Baltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Baltman in 1967 was 73, and 68 in 1989.

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