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Waldress Family History

Waldress 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: Landress, Andress, Waldrep, Waldren, Andreas, Valdes, Andrews

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Where is the Waldress family from?

You can see how Waldress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldress family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Waldress families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Waldress families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waldress's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Waldress families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldress surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Waldress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldress 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 immigration records available for the last name Waldress. 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 43 military records available for the last name Waldress. For the veterans among your Waldress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldress lifespan?

Average Waldress life expectancy in 1996 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldress 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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