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Waldram Family History

Waldram Surname Meaning

see Waldron.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waldram family from?

You can see how Waldram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldram family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Waldram families living in Leicestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Waldram's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Waldram families in 1891.
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What did your Waldram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waldram. 25% of Waldram men worked as a Builders Labourer and 90% of Waldram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldram were Gardener and Shop Assistant (eggs tinned Goods).

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    25%
  • General Grocers (dealer)
    25%
  • Dyers Labourer Heavy Worker
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Lace Curtain Finisher
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shop Assistant (eggs tinned Goods)
    4%

What Waldram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waldram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldram 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Waldram. 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 251 military records available for the last name Waldram. For the veterans among your Waldram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldram lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Waldram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waldram in 1960 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldram 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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