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Walderman Family History

Walderman 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: Alderman, Wilderman, Walterman, Halderman, Waldman, Waterman

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Where is the Walderman family from?

You can see how Walderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Walderman family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walderman's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Walderman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walderman 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 Walderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Apprentice and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walderman. 25% of Walderman men worked as an Apprentice and 25% of Walderman women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walderman were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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

  • Apprentice
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Walderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Walderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walderman 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Walderman. 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 55 military records available for the last name Walderman. For the veterans among your Walderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walderman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Walderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Walderman in 1962 was 80, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walderman 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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