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Waldermeyer Family History

Waldermeyer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wedemeyer, Westermeyer, Vandermeer, Niedermeyer, Sundermeyer

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Where is the Waldermeyer family from?

You can see how Waldermeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldermeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldermeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Waldermeyer families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waldermeyer's in USA. California had the highest population of Waldermeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Waldermeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldermeyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waldermeyer. 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 24 military records available for the last name Waldermeyer. For the veterans among your Waldermeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldermeyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Waldermeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waldermeyer in 1967 was 81, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldermeyer 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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