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Baltzley Family History

Baltzley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Balzli (see Balsley).

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


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Where is the Baltzley family from?

You can see how Baltzley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baltzley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Baltzley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Baltzley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Baltzley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baltzley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baltzley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baltzley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baltzley. 100% of Baltzley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baltzley women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Baltzley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Baltzley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baltzley 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Baltzley. 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 211 military records available for the last name Baltzley. For the veterans among your Baltzley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baltzley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Baltzley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Baltzley in 1954 was 19, and 83 in 2004.

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