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Waidt Family History

Waidt 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: Waid, Waide, Waitt, Wait, Ward, Wade, Wand, Wendt, Wald, Zaidi

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Where is the Waidt family from?

You can see how Waidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waidt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waidt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waidt family living in Montana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waidt's in USA. Montana and 2 other states had the highest population of Waidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Waidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waidt 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Waidt. 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 29 military records available for the last name Waidt. For the veterans among your Waidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waidt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Waidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Waidt in 1966 was 65, and 93 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waidt 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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