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Waldridge Family History

Waldridge Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wooldridge.

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


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Where is the Waldridge family from?

You can see how Waldridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Waldridge families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Waldridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waldridge families in 1891.
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What did your Waldridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldridge. 100% of Waldridge 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Waldridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldridge 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Waldridge. 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 289 military records available for the last name Waldridge. For the veterans among your Waldridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldridge lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Waldridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Waldridge in 1957 was 55, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldridge 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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