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Waldroff Family History

Waldroff Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Waldron, Waldorf, Waldroup, Waldroop, Waldrop, Woodruff, Walrod

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Where is the Waldroff family from?

You can see how Waldroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldroff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldroff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 36 Waldroff families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Waldroff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waldroff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldroff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waldroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Waldroff. 82% of Waldroff men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Waldroff women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldroff were Labourer and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waldroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldroff 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Waldroff. 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 238 military records available for the last name Waldroff. For the veterans among your Waldroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldroff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Waldroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Waldroff in 1961 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

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