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Waldstein Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Bohemia called Waldstein named with Middle High German walt ‘forest’ + stein ‘stone castle’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German Wald ‘forest’ + Stein ‘stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Goldstein, Hartstein, Weinstein, Feldstein, Adelstein, Bernstein

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Where is the Waldstein family from?

You can see how Waldstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Waldstein families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Waldstein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Waldstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldstein. 48% of Waldstein men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Waldstein women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldstein were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    48%
  • Lawyer
    20%
  • Shipper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldstein 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Waldstein. 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 311 military records available for the last name Waldstein. For the veterans among your Waldstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldstein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Waldstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waldstein in 1954 was 31, and 88 in 2004.

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