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Waldenstrom Family History

Waldenstrom 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: Wenstrom, Wasserstrom, Walstrom, Balderston, Wallenstein, Hallstrom

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Where is the Waldenstrom family from?

You can see how Waldenstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldenstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldenstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Waldenstrom family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldenstrom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Waldenstrom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Waldenstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldenstrom 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Waldenstrom. 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 7 military records available for the last name Waldenstrom. For the veterans among your Waldenstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldenstrom lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Waldenstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Waldenstrom in 1974 was 79, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldenstrom 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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