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Waldroup Family History

Waldroup Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Wardrop.

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


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Where is the Waldroup family from?

You can see how Waldroup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldroup family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldroup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Waldroup families living in Georgia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Waldroup's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Waldroup families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldroup 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 Waldroup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldroup. 29% of Waldroup men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Waldroup women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldroup were Road Hand 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm
    18%
  • Road Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Waldroup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waldroup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldroup 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Waldroup. 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 894 military records available for the last name Waldroup. For the veterans among your Waldroup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldroup lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Waldroup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waldroup in 1952 was 35, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldroup 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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