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Waldin Family History

Waldin Name Meaning

see Walden .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Weldin, Waldie, Walden, Walding, Walin, Waldon, Wallin, Wasdin

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Where is the Waldin family from?

You can see how Waldin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Waldin families living in Georgia. This was about 15% of all the recorded Waldin's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Waldin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldin. 34% of Waldin men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Waldin women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldin were Sales Promoter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Sales Promoter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Waldin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldin 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Waldin. 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 525 military records available for the last name Waldin. For the veterans among your Waldin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Waldin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Waldin in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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