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Waldrum Family History

Waldrum Surname Meaning

English: variant of Waldron.

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


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Where is the Waldrum family from?

You can see how Waldrum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldrum family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldrum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Waldrum families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Waldrum's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Waldrum families in 1891.
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What did your Waldrum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldrum. 100% of Waldrum 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldrum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldrum 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Waldrum. 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 374 military records available for the last name Waldrum. For the veterans among your Waldrum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldrum lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waldrum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Waldrum in 1962 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldrum 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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