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Waldren Name Meaning

English: variant of Waldron .

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


Similar surnames: Waldron, Waldrep, Walgren, Waldrum, Wolden, Waldon, Wilden, Baldree

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Where is the Waldren family from?

You can see how Waldren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Waldren families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Waldren's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Waldren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldren. 25% of Waldren men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Waldren women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldren were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Waldren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waldren. 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 Waldren. For the veterans among your Waldren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldren lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Waldren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waldren in 1956 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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