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Waldrom Family History

Waldrom Name Meaning

see Waldron .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Waldron, Waldrop, Waldrum, Walrod, Wardrop, Waldo, Walstrom, Waldrip

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Where is the Waldrom family from?

You can see how Waldrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Waldrom families living in Alabama. This was about 43% of all the recorded Waldrom's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Waldrom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldrom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldrom 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Waldrom. 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 284 military records available for the last name Waldrom. For the veterans among your Waldrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldrom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Waldrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Waldrom in 1965 was 95, and 79 in 2001.

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