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Baltes Name Meaning

Dutch and German (Rhineland): from a short form of the personal name Balthasar (see Baltazar ).

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


Similar surnames: Baltus, Balles, Altes, Bales, Balter, Balser, Baltzer, Balek, Walter

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Where is the Baltes family from?

You can see how Baltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baltes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baltes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 36 Baltes families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Baltes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Baltes families in 1880.
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What did your Baltes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baltes. 22% of Baltes men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Baltes women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baltes were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Saleslady
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Baltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baltes 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Baltes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baltes. For the veterans among your Baltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baltes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Baltes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Baltes in 1955 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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