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Waltersdorf Family History

Waltersdorf 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: Altendorf, Lauersdorf, Walsdorf, Arensdorf, Hattendorf, Waldorf

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Where is the Waltersdorf family from?

You can see how Waltersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltersdorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltersdorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Waltersdorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Waltersdorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Waltersdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltersdorf 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 Waltersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltersdorf. 38% of Waltersdorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waltersdorf women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Waltersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Waltersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltersdorf 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Waltersdorf. 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 484 military records available for the last name Waltersdorf. For the veterans among your Waltersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltersdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waltersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Waltersdorf in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltersdorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltersdorf 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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