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Wacheldorf Family History

Wacheldorf Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Waldorf, Bachelder, Womeldorf, Bachelor, Batchelor, Schoendorf

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Where is the Wacheldorf family from?

You can see how Wacheldorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wacheldorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wacheldorf family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wacheldorf's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wacheldorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wacheldorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wacheldorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wacheldorf. 100% of Wacheldorf men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wacheldorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wacheldorf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wacheldorf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Wacheldorf. For the veterans among your Wacheldorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wacheldorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Wacheldorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wacheldorf in 1964 was 66, and 78 in 2002.

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