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Waldmann Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a forest, or alternatively an occupational name for a forest warden, Middle High German waltman (literally ‘forest man’). Jewish (Ashkenazic): see Waldman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Waldman, Feldmann, Altmann, Salzmann, Weidmann, Dallmann, Wildman

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Waldmann Family Origin

Where is the Waldmann family from?

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You can see how Waldmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldmann families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Waldmann families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Waldmann's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waldmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Waldmann Family Occupations

What did your Waldmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and At Home were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Waldmann. The most common Waldmann occupation in the USA was Farmer. 23% of Waldmann's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Waldmann family was Blacksmith.

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  • Farmer

    23%

  • Laborer

    14%

  • At Home

    5%

  • Blacksmith

    5%

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

Waldmann Historical Records

What Waldmann family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waldmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Waldmann. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Waldmann. For the veterans among your Waldmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Waldmann Life Expectancy

What is the average Waldmann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Waldmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Waldmann in 1957 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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