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Waidlich Family History

Waidlich 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: Weidlich, Waidelich, Milich, Kalich, Andrich, Redlich, Heidrich

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Where is the Waidlich family from?

You can see how Waidlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waidlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waidlich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Waidlich families living in Kansas. This was about 63% of all the recorded Waidlich's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Waidlich families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Waidlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waidlich 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Waidlich. 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 54 military records available for the last name Waidlich. For the veterans among your Waidlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waidlich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Waidlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Waidlich in 1965 was 84, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waidlich 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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