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Waltz Family History

Waltz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Walz.

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


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Where is the Waltz family from?

You can see how Waltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Waltz families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waltz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waltz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltz 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 Waltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltz. 17% of Waltz men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Waltz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltz were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Teacher
    7%

What Waltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Waltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltz 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Waltz. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Waltz. For the veterans among your Waltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltz lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Waltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waltz in 1941 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltz 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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