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Waldan Family History

Waldan 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: Waldman, Walden, Waldon, Kalman, Madan, Balan, Warman, Warden, Galvan

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Where is the Waldan family from?

You can see how Waldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Waldan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Waldan families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waldan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Waldan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldan 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 Waldan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldan. 42% of Waldan men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Waldan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldan were Mechanic and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Student
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Waldan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Waldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldan 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Waldan. 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 183 military records available for the last name Waldan. For the veterans among your Waldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldan lifespan?

Average Waldan life expectancy in 1999 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldan 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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