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Waldow Family History

Waldow Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Waldo. habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg (formerly Pomerania now Poland).

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


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Where is the Waldow family from?

You can see how Waldow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Waldow families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Waldow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waldow families in 1891.
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What did your Waldow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldow. 100% of Waldow 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waldow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldow 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Waldow. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Waldow. For the veterans among your Waldow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Waldow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waldow in 1958 was 53, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldow 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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