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Waldek Family History

Waldek 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: Walder, Walden, Walek, Waldeck, Walde, Waller, Wander, Calder, Wade

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Where is the Waldek family from?

You can see how Waldek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Waldek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Waldek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Waldek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Waldek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldek 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Waldek. 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 139 military records available for the last name Waldek. For the veterans among your Waldek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Waldek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waldek in 1971 was 65, and 89 in 2000.

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