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Waldorff Family History

Waldorff 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: Waldorf, Walsdorf, Wendorff, Kasdorf, Walford, Walworth, Waldron

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Where is the Waldorff family from?

You can see how Waldorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldorff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Waldorff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldorff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waldorff families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Waldorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldorff 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Waldorff. 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 82 military records available for the last name Waldorff. For the veterans among your Waldorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldorff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Waldorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waldorff in 1967 was 86, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldorff 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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