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Waldruff Family History

Waldruff 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: Woodruff, Waldrup, Waldrum, Baldauf, Waldron, Kilduff, Harruff

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Where is the Waldruff family from?

You can see how Waldruff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldruff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldruff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Waldruff families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Waldruff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Waldruff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldruff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldruff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldruff. 43% of Waldruff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waldruff women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labor
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldruff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldruff 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Waldruff. 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 170 military records available for the last name Waldruff. For the veterans among your Waldruff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldruff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waldruff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waldruff in 1962 was 69, and 49 in 2004.

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