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Walradt Family History

Walradt 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: Kamradt, Walrod, Walrath, Wallace, Ward, Walcott, Wald, Tallant

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Where is the Walradt family from?

You can see how Walradt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walradt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Walradt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Walradt families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Walradt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walradt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walradt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walradt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walradt. 50% of Walradt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Soldier
    20%

What Walradt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walradt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walradt 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Walradt. 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 186 military records available for the last name Walradt. For the veterans among your Walradt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walradt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Walradt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walradt in 1957 was 52, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walradt 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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