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Balder Name Meaning

Dutch and German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Baldheri composed of the elements bald ‘hardy bold strong’ + heri ‘army’. Compare Balter . English: from the Middle English personal name Balder (Old English Bealdhere formed from beald ‘bold brave’ + here ‘army’).

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


Similar surnames: Baller, Balmer, Bald, Balter, Balcer, Balser, Alder, Balzer, Walter

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Where is the Balder family from?

You can see how Balder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Balder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Balder families living in Alberta. This was about 24% of all the recorded Balder's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Balder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Balder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balder. 26% of Balder men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Balder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balder were Janitor and Laundress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Laundress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Balder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balder 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Balder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 673 military records available for the last name Balder. For the veterans among your Balder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balder lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Balder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Balder in 1952 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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