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Waldorf Family History

Waldorf Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of at least three places so called named with Old High German wald ‘forest’ + dorf ‘village settlement’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waldorf family from?

You can see how Waldorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Waldorf families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Waldorf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waldorf families in 1911.
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What did your Waldorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Waldorf. 62% of Waldorf men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Waldorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldorf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waldorf. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Waldorf. For the veterans among your Waldorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldorf lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Waldorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waldorf in 1955 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldorf 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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