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Waltrup Family History

Waltrup 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: Waldrup, Waltrip, Westrup, Hattrup, Dastrup, Waldrip, Waldroup

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Where is the Waltrup family from?

You can see how Waltrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltrup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltrup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Waltrup family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Waltrup's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Waltrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Waltrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltrup 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Waltrup. 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 6 military records available for the last name Waltrup. For the veterans among your Waltrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltrup lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Waltrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waltrup in 1969 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltrup 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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