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Waidler Family History

Waidler Surname 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: Laidler, Wadler, Wandler, Weidler, Waller, Sandler, Wander, Adler

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Where is the Waidler family from?

You can see how Waidler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waidler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waidler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Waidler families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waidler's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Waidler families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waidler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waidler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waidler. 60% of Waidler men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    60%
  • Baker
    40%

What Waidler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 666 census records available for the last name Waidler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waidler 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Waidler. 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 142 military records available for the last name Waidler. For the veterans among your Waidler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waidler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Waidler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waidler in 1963 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waidler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waidler 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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