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Waldran Family History

Waldran 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, Waldron, Waldren, Wadman, Waldmann, Walden, Wildman, Wallman

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Where is the Waldran family from?

You can see how Waldran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Waldran families living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waldran's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Waldran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldran 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 Waldran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldran. 100% of Waldran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldran 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Waldran. 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 128 military records available for the last name Waldran. For the veterans among your Waldran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldran lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Waldran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waldran in 1963 was 83, and 65 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldran 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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