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Waldrip Family History

Waldrip Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Wardrop.

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


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Where is the Waldrip family from?

You can see how Waldrip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldrip family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldrip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Waldrip families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Waldrip's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Waldrip families in 1891.
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What did your Waldrip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldrip. 28% of Waldrip men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Waldrip women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldrip were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Waldrip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldrip 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Waldrip. 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 Waldrip. For the veterans among your Waldrip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldrip lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Waldrip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waldrip in 1944 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldrip 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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