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Waldane Family History

Waldane 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: Haldane, Wallace, Waldman, Waldner, Aldana, Waldie, Waldmann, Walden

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Where is the Waldane family from?

You can see how Waldane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldane family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Waldane families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Waldane family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waldane's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Waldane families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldane 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 24 census records available for the last name Waldane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldane 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Waldane. 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 Waldane. For the veterans among your Waldane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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