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Waldegrave Family History

Waldegrave Surname Meaning

From Walgrave (Northants), which is recorded as Waldgrave in 1086.

The place-name derives from Old English wald ‘woodland large tract of woodland’ + grāf ‘grove’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waldegrave family from?

You can see how Waldegrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldegrave family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waldegrave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Waldegrave families living in Hampshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Waldegrave's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Waldegrave families in 1891.
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What did your Waldegrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldegrave. 80% of Waldegrave 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
    80%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Independent
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldegrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldegrave 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Waldegrave. 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 179 military records available for the last name Waldegrave. For the veterans among your Waldegrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldegrave lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Waldegrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Waldegrave in 1968 was 74, and 83 in 1976.

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