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Waelder Family History

Waelder 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: Walder, Welder, Waller, Helder, Wander, Weller, Calder, Alder, Halder

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Where is the Waelder family from?

You can see how Waelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waelder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Waelder families living in Missouri. This was about 79% of all the recorded Waelder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Waelder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waelder 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 Waelder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Waelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Waelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waelder 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Waelder. 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 46 military records available for the last name Waelder. For the veterans among your Waelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waelder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Waelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waelder in 1964 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waelder 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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