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Waidelich Family History

Waidelich Surname Meaning

German: variant of Weidelich (see Weidlich).

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


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Where is the Waidelich family from?

You can see how Waidelich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waidelich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waidelich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Waidelich families living in Michigan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Waidelich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Waidelich families in 1880.
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What did your Waidelich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waidelich. 52% of Waidelich men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Waidelich women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waidelich were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    52%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Housewife
    40%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Waidelich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waidelich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waidelich 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Waidelich. 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 510 military records available for the last name Waidelich. For the veterans among your Waidelich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waidelich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Waidelich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waidelich in 1954 was 57, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waidelich 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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