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Waldroff Family History

Waldroff 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: Waldron, Waldorf, Waldroup, Waldroop, Waldrop, Woodruff, Walrod

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Where is the Waldroff family from?

You can see how Waldroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldroff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Waldroff families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldroff's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Waldroff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waldroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waldroff. 35% of Waldroff men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    35%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Miner
    14%

What Waldroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waldroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldroff 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Waldroff. 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 238 military records available for the last name Waldroff. For the veterans among your Waldroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldroff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Waldroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Waldroff in 1961 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldroff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldroff 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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