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Waldeck Name Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from a place in Hesse on the Eder river probably named from Old High German wald ‘wood forest’ + ecka egga ‘corner’ ‘nook’. English: variant of Waldock .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Waldock, Halleck, Walder, Walbeck, Wald, Waldman, Wilden, Baldock

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Where is the Waldeck family from?

You can see how Waldeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Waldeck families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waldeck's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Waldeck families in 1840.
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What did your Waldeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldeck. 23% of Waldeck men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Waldeck women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldeck were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Waldeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldeck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waldeck. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Waldeck. For the veterans among your Waldeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldeck lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Waldeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Waldeck in 1952 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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