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Waideman Family History

Waideman 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: Wideman, Weideman, Waldman, Wurdeman, Widman, Wadman, Widerman

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Where is the Waideman family from?

You can see how Waideman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waideman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Waideman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Waideman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Waideman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waideman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waideman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Waideman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waideman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Waideman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waideman. For the veterans among your Waideman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waideman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waideman

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