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Waldert Family History

Waldert 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: Walder, Walbert, Waldera, Albert, Waller, Wander, Calder, Alder

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Where is the Waldert family from?

You can see how Waldert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Waldert families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waldert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waldert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldert 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 Waldert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Opticial was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waldert. 100% of Waldert men worked as an Opticial.

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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

  • Opticial
    100%

What Waldert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Waldert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldert 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Waldert. 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 27 military records available for the last name Waldert. For the veterans among your Waldert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldert lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Waldert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Waldert in 1977 was 81, and 82 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldert 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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