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Walderbach Family History

Walderbach 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: Hollerbach, Auerbach, Kallenbach, Averbach, Kaltenbach, Weidenbach

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Where is the Walderbach family from?

You can see how Walderbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walderbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walderbach families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Walderbach's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Walderbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walderbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walderbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Walderbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walderbach 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Walderbach. 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 42 military records available for the last name Walderbach. For the veterans among your Walderbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walderbach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Walderbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Walderbach in 1967 was 66, and 27 in 2000.

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