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Waldvogel Family History

Waldvogel Surname Meaning

German: probably a nickname for a carefree easy-going person from Middle High German waldvogel ‘bird of the forest’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Wald ‘forest’ + Vogel ‘bird’.

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


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Where is the Waldvogel family from?

You can see how Waldvogel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldvogel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldvogel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Waldvogel families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waldvogel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waldvogel families in 1891.
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What did your Waldvogel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldvogel. 18% of Waldvogel men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Waldvogel women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldvogel were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 883 immigration records available for the last name Waldvogel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waldvogel. For the veterans among your Waldvogel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldvogel lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Waldvogel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Waldvogel in 1953 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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