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Baldinger Family History

Baldinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Baldingen either in Württemberg Germany or Aargau Switzerland.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from German baldiger ‘quick speedy’.

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


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Where is the Baldinger family from?

You can see how Baldinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baldinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baldinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Baldinger families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Baldinger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Baldinger families in 1911.
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What did your Baldinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baldinger. 22% of Baldinger men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Baldinger women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baldinger were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Saleslady
    27%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baldinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baldinger 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Baldinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baldinger. For the veterans among your Baldinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baldinger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Baldinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Baldinger in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baldinger 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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