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Waldon Family History

Waldon Surname Meaning

English: variant of Walden.

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


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Where is the Waldon family from?

You can see how Waldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 84 Waldon families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Waldon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waldon families in 1891.
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What did your Waldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waldon. 28% of Waldon men worked as a Retired and 73% of Waldon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldon were Blacksmith Striker Heavy Wor and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    28%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Insurance Agent
    19%
  • Blacksmith Striker Heavy Wor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Barmaid
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Waldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Waldon. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Waldon. For the veterans among your Waldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldon lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Waldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Waldon in 1945 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldon 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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