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Valdman Family History

Valdman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Waldman, Veldman, Kalman, Allman, Hardman, Salman, Radman, Holdman

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Where is the Valdman family from?

You can see how Valdman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valdman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Valdman families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Valdman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valdman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valdman 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 Valdman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Livestock Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valdman. 100% of Valdman men worked as a Livestock Dealer.

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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

  • Livestock Dealer
    100%

What Valdman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Valdman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valdman 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Valdman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Valdman. For the veterans among your Valdman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valdman lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Valdman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Valdman in 1982 was 71, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Valdman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valdman 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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