Wallerstedt Family History

Wallerstedt Surname Meaning

Swedish: habitational name from any of several places called Vallersta(d) or an ornamental name formed with a variant of the element vall ‘grazing ground pasture’.

It incorporates the infix -er- (from German), which adds a distinctive touch to the name.

Additionally, the name includes the element stedt ‘place homestead’ (from Low German).

This combination of elements reflects the geographical and cultural influences in Swedish naming conventions.

Overall, the name signifies a connection to land and pastoral life.

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

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
159	Military Records
266	Immigration Records
799	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

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Where is the Wallerstedt family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallerstedt 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 Wallerstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallerstedt. 29% of Wallerstedt men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Wallerstedt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallerstedt were Leather worker and Housekeeper.

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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.

Farmer

29%

Carpenter

22%

Salesman

22%

Leather worker

15%

Teacher

67%

Housekeeper

34%

What Wallerstedt family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 799 census records available for the last name Wallerstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallerstedt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 266 immigration records available for the last name Wallerstedt. 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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Military Records

There are 159 military records available for the last name Wallerstedt. For the veterans among your Wallerstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallerstedt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wallerstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wallerstedt in 1957 was 29, and 93 in 2004.

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Wallerstedt Surname Meaning

Swedish: habitational name from any of several places called Vallersta(d) or an ornamental name formed with a variant of the element vall ‘grazing ground pasture’.

It incorporates the infix -er- (from German), which adds a distinctive touch to the name.

Additionally, the name includes the element stedt ‘place homestead’ (from Low German).

This combination of elements reflects the geographical and cultural influences in Swedish naming conventions.

Overall, the name signifies a connection to land and pastoral life.

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

Where is the Wallerstedt family from?

What did your Wallerstedt ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

29%

Carpenter

22%

Salesman

22%

Leather worker

15%

Teacher

67%

Housekeeper

34%

What Wallerstedt family records will you find?

What is the average Wallerstedt lifespan?

Wallerstedt Family History

Wallerstedt Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Wallerstedt

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What did your Wallerstedt ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Wallerstedt family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Wallerstedt lifespan?

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Wallerstedt Surname Meaning

4,000 record(s) for Wallerstedt

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Wallerstedt family from?

What did your Wallerstedt ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Wallerstedt family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Wallerstedt family history

What is the average Wallerstedt lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wallerstedt family tree

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