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Waldrep Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Wardrop .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Waldrup, Waldrip, Waldrop, Waldren, Waldroup, Waltrip, Wardrip

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Where is the Waldrep family from?

You can see how Waldrep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldrep family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldrep families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Waldrep family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waldrep's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Waldrep families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldrep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldrep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldrep. 35% of Waldrep men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Waldrep women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldrep were Farming and Spinner. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Spinner
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Waldrep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldrep 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Waldrep. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Waldrep lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Waldrep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waldrep in 1949 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

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