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Waudt Family History

Waudt 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: Waud, Gault, Ward, Gaunt, Wade, Haut, Wand, Faust, Aude, Wendt

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Where is the Waudt family from?

You can see how Waudt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waudt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Waudt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Waudt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waudt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waudt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Waudt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waudt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Waudt. 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 2 military records available for the last name Waudt. For the veterans among your Waudt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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