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Baltzell Family History

Baltzell Name Meaning

Americanized form of Alsatian Balzel: from a German pet form of the personal name Balthasar (see Baltazar ). The surname Balzel is very rare in France and is not found in Germany.

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


Similar surnames: Baltzer, Balzer, Hartzell, Baltz, Baltes, Castell, Wartell, Cattell

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Where is the Baltzell family from?

You can see how Baltzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baltzell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Baltzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Baltzell families living in Maryland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Baltzell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Baltzell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baltzell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baltzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baltzell. 25% of Baltzell men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Baltzell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baltzell were Mechanic and Saleslady. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Baltzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baltzell 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Baltzell. 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 Baltzell. For the veterans among your Baltzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baltzell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Baltzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baltzell in 1948 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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