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Waltersdorff Family History

Waltersdorff 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: Altendorf, Lauersdorf, Walsdorf, Waterworth, Arensdorf, Westerhoff

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Where is the Waltersdorff family from?

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

What did your Waltersdorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waltersdorff. 50% of Waltersdorff men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Electrian
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Waltersdorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltersdorff 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Waltersdorff. 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 90 military records available for the last name Waltersdorff. For the veterans among your Waltersdorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltersdorff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waltersdorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waltersdorff in 1964 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

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