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Waidner Family History

Waidner 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: Waldner, Wainer, Widner, Weidner, Waisner, Wander, Warner, Lardner

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Where is the Waidner family from?

You can see how Waidner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waidner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waidner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Waidner family living in Denbighshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waidner's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Waidner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waidner 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 Waidner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waidner. 22% of Waidner men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Waidner women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waidner were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Musician
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Waidner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waidner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waidner 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Waidner. 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 305 military records available for the last name Waidner. For the veterans among your Waidner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waidner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waidner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Waidner in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waidner 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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