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Waldell Family History

Waldell 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: Waddell, Wadell, Wandell, Wardell, Dalzell, Cardell, Caddell

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Where is the Waldell family from?

You can see how Waldell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waldell families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there was 1 Waldell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waldell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldell 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 141 census records available for the last name Waldell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldell 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Waldell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Waldell. For the veterans among your Waldell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldell

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