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Waldemar Family History

Waldemar Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Waldemar composed of the elements walt ‘power rule’ + mar ‘fame’.

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


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Where is the Waldemar family from?

You can see how Waldemar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldemar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waldemar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Waldemar families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waldemar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Waldemar families in 1891.
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What did your Waldemar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waldemar. 26% of Waldemar men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    26%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

What Waldemar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Waldemar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldemar 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Waldemar. 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 385 military records available for the last name Waldemar. For the veterans among your Waldemar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldemar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waldemar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waldemar in 1962 was 60, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldemar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldemar 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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