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Balthis Family History

Balthis Surname Meaning

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

The surname Balthas is no longer found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Balthis family from?

You can see how Balthis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balthis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Balthis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Balthis families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Balthis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Balthis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Balthis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Balthis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Balthis. 31% of Balthis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Owner
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Loader
    16%

What Balthis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Balthis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balthis 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Balthis. 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 309 military records available for the last name Balthis. For the veterans among your Balthis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balthis lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Balthis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Balthis in 1940 was 63, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Balthis 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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