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Waldroop Family History

Waldroop Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Wardrop.

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


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Where is the Waldroop family from?

You can see how Waldroop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldroop family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldroop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Waldroop family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldroop's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Waldroop families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldroop 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 Waldroop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldroop. 52% of Waldroop men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waldroop women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldroop were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Waldroop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldroop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldroop 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Waldroop. 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 517 military records available for the last name Waldroop. For the veterans among your Waldroop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldroop lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Waldroop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Waldroop in 1956 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldroop 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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