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Waldecker Family History

Waldecker Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Waldeck.

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


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Where is the Waldecker family from?

You can see how Waldecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Waldecker families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Waldecker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Waldecker families in 1880.
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What did your Waldecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldecker. 28% of Waldecker men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Waldecker women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldecker were Florist 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Florist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Waldecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldecker 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Waldecker. 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 643 military records available for the last name Waldecker. For the veterans among your Waldecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldecker lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Waldecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Waldecker in 1961 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldecker 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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