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Waldmeyer Family History

Waldmeyer 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: Dallmeyer, Altmeyer, Kallmeyer, Gallmeyer, Wiedmeyer, Sandmeyer

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Where is the Waldmeyer family from?

You can see how Waldmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Waldmeyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waldmeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Waldmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldmeyer 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Waldmeyer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Waldmeyer. For the veterans among your Waldmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldmeyer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Waldmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Waldmeyer in 1969 was 85, and 79 in 2001.

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