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Waldier Family History

Waldier 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: Waldner, Waldie, Walder, Waller, Wander, Calder, Alder, Halder

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Where is the Waldier family from?

You can see how Waldier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waldier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Waldier families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Waldier's in USA. California had the highest population of Waldier families in 1880.
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What did your Waldier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Waldier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldier 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Waldier. 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 115 military records available for the last name Waldier. For the veterans among your Waldier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldier lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Waldier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waldier in 1977 was 79, and 78 in 2000.

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