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Waldross Family History

Waldross 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, Waldroup, Waldroop, Waldrop, Landress, Andros, Walrod, Dross

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Where is the Waldross family from?

You can see how Waldross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldross family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Waldross families living in Texas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Waldross's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Waldross families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldross 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 Waldross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldross. 100% of Waldross 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 46 census records available for the last name Waldross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldross 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Waldross. 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 26 military records available for the last name Waldross. For the veterans among your Waldross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldross lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldross 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldross

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