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Waeltz Family History

Waeltz 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: Waltz, Weltz, Welz, Wiltz, Weitz, Keltz, Walt, Wantz, Beltz, Wentz

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Where is the Waeltz family from?

You can see how Waeltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waeltz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waeltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Waeltz families living in Illinois. This was about 97% of all the recorded Waeltz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waeltz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waeltz 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 Waeltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waeltz. 69% of Waeltz men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Waeltz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waeltz were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    69%
  • Farm Helper
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housework
    29%

What Waeltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Waeltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waeltz 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Waeltz. 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 89 military records available for the last name Waeltz. For the veterans among your Waeltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waeltz lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Waeltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waeltz in 1941 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waeltz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waeltz 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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