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Waardenburg Family History

Waardenburg 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: Wardenburg, Hardenburg, Vandenburg, Brandenburg, Wartenberg

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Waardenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waardenburg 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Waardenburg. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Waardenburg. For the veterans among your Waardenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waardenburg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Waardenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waardenburg in 1968 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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