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Balthaser Name Meaning

Altered form of German Balthasar (see Baltazar ).

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


Similar surnames: Balthazar, Balthazor, Balter, Balthis, Walther, Baltzer, Brethauer

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Where is the Balthaser family from?

You can see how Balthaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balthaser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Balthaser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Balthaser families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Balthaser's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Balthaser families in 1911.
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What did your Balthaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Balthaser. 24% of Balthaser men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Balthaser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Balthaser were Proprietor and Examiner. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Examiner
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Balthaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balthaser 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Balthaser. 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 623 military records available for the last name Balthaser. For the veterans among your Balthaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Balthaser lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Balthaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Balthaser in 1949 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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