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Baltus Family History

Baltus Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Baltes, Baldus, Bartus, Ballas, Baltz, Balter, Barts, Feltus, Malkus

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Where is the Baltus family from?

You can see how Baltus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baltus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baltus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Baltus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Baltus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Baltus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baltus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baltus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baltus. 34% of Baltus men worked as a Blacksmith and 100% of Baltus women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Blacksmith
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baltus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baltus 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Baltus. 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 160 military records available for the last name Baltus. For the veterans among your Baltus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baltus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Baltus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Baltus in 1960 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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