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Waldburg Family History

Waldburg 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: Walburg, Walberg, Malburg, Sandburg, Wallberg, Walburn, Woodbury

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Where is the Waldburg family from?

You can see how Waldburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldburg family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Waldburg families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldburg's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Waldburg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldburg 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 Waldburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waldburg. 100% of Waldburg men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Waldburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Waldburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldburg 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Waldburg. 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 73 military records available for the last name Waldburg. For the veterans among your Waldburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldburg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Waldburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waldburg in 1970 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldburg 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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