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Waldstein Family History

Waldstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Bohemia called Waldstein named with Middle High German walt ‘forest’ + stein ‘stone castle’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Wald ‘forest’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


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You can see how Waldstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Waldstein families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldstein's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Waldstein families in 1891.
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What did your Waldstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waldstein. 100% of Waldstein 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 Waldstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldstein 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Waldstein. 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 311 military records available for the last name Waldstein. For the veterans among your Waldstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldstein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Waldstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waldstein in 1954 was 31, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldstein 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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