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Waldren Family History

Waldren Surname Meaning

English: variant of Waldron.

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


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Where is the Waldren family from?

You can see how Waldren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 69 Waldren families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Waldren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waldren families in 1891.
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What did your Waldren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waldren. 25% of Waldren men worked as an Electrician and 79% of Waldren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldren were Fireman and Cook.

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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

  • Electrician
    25%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • Newsvendor
    25%
  • Fireman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Cook
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Waldren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waldren. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waldren. For the veterans among your Waldren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldren lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Waldren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waldren in 1956 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldren 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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