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Waldbaum Family History

Waldbaum Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Waldbaum ‘forest tree’.

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


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Where is the Waldbaum family from?

You can see how Waldbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Waldbaum family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldbaum's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waldbaum families in 1880.
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What did your Waldbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldbaum. 100% of Waldbaum 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 411 census records available for the last name Waldbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldbaum 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Waldbaum. 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 66 military records available for the last name Waldbaum. For the veterans among your Waldbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldbaum lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waldbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waldbaum in 1963 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldbaum 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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