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Baldus Family History

Baldus Name Meaning

German (Rhineland): from a shortened and altered form of the personal name Balthasar (see Baltazar ).

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


Similar surnames: Baltus, Baltes, Balles, Ballas, Malkus, Bald, Balas, Bales, Balis

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Where is the Baldus family from?

You can see how Baldus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baldus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baldus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Baldus family living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Baldus's in Canada. Ontario and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Baldus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baldus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baldus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baldus. 25% of Baldus men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Baldus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baldus were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baldus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baldus 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Baldus. 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 856 military records available for the last name Baldus. For the veterans among your Baldus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baldus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Baldus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Baldus in 1963 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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