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Waldhalm Family History

Waldhalm 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: Widhalm, Walthall, Waldbaum, Windham, Waldman, Wakeham, Woodham

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Waldhalm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldhalm 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waldhalm. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Waldhalm. For the veterans among your Waldhalm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldhalm lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Waldhalm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waldhalm in 1964 was 53, and 71 in 2003.

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