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Waldhier Family History

Waldhier 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: Waldner, Waldie, Walder, Walther, Walcher, Waller, Wander, Washer

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Where is the Waldhier family from?

You can see how Waldhier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldhier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldhier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Waldhier families living in Indiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Waldhier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Waldhier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldhier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldhier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Waldhier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldhier 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 Waldhier. 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 337 military records available for the last name Waldhier. For the veterans among your Waldhier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldhier lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Waldhier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waldhier in 1967 was 79, and 81 in 1996.

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