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Waldrof Family History

Waldrof 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: Waldron, Waldrop, Walrod, Wardrop, Waldorf, Waldo, Waldrip, Waldroup

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Where is the Waldrof family from?

You can see how Waldrof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldrof family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldrof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Waldrof family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldrof's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Waldrof families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldrof 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 Waldrof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldrof. 46% of Waldrof men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waldrof women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldrof were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Waldrof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldrof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldrof 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Waldrof. 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 197 military records available for the last name Waldrof. For the veterans among your Waldrof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldrof lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Waldrof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Waldrof in 1995 was 89, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldrof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldrof 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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