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Waldern Family History

Waldern Surname Meaning

see Waldron.

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


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Where is the Waldern family from?

You can see how Waldern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Waldern families living in Cornwall. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waldern's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Waldern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waldern ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldern. 72% of Waldern 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
    72%
  • Nurse
    29%

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Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Waldern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldern 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Waldern. 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 883 military records available for the last name Waldern. For the veterans among your Waldern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldern lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Waldern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waldern in 1971 was 79, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldern 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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