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Waldapfel Family History

Waldapfel 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: Waldvogel, Holzapfel, Aldape, Wallace, Klipfel, Valcarcel, Walraven

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Where is the Waldapfel family from?

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

What did your Waldapfel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waldapfel. 100% of Waldapfel men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Waldapfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldapfel 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Waldapfel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Waldapfel. For the veterans among your Waldapfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldapfel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Waldapfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Waldapfel in 1966 was 91, and 92 in 2004.

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