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Balte Family History

Balte 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: Balter, Balle, Bolte, Balke, Balfe, Baltes, Bate, Bale, Baltz, Baute

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Where is the Balte family from?

You can see how Balte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Balte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Balte families living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Balte's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Balte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balte. 32% of Balte men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Balte women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Sales Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Balte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Balte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balte 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Balte. 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 624 military records available for the last name Balte. For the veterans among your Balte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balte lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Balte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Balte in 1968 was 65, and 78 in 2001.

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