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Waldmann Family History

Waldmann Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a forest or alternatively an occupational name for a forest warden from Middle High German waltman literally ‘forest man’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Waldman.

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


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You can see how Waldmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Waldmann families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Waldmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waldmann families in 1891.
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What did your Waldmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldmann. 100% of Waldmann women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waldmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldmann 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Waldmann. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Waldmann. For the veterans among your Waldmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldmann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Waldmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Waldmann in 1957 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldmann 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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