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Baalman Family History

Baalman Surname Meaning

Dutch (northeastern Netherlands): patronymic from the personal name Ba(h)le, a short form of an ancient Germanic name based on the element bald ‘bold brave’.

Americanized form of North German Baalmann, a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Baalman family from?

You can see how Baalman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baalman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baalman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Baalman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Baalman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Baalman families in 1911.
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What did your Baalman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baalman. 100% of Baalman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Baalman women worked as a House Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baalman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baalman 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Baalman. 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 79 military records available for the last name Baalman. For the veterans among your Baalman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baalman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Baalman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baalman in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baalman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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