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Walde Family History

Walde Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wald.

German: habitational name from any of various placenames with Wald ‘forest’.

English (Sussex): variant of Wold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Walde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Walde families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Walde's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Walde families in 1911.
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What did your Walde ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Walde. 100% of Walde men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Walde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walde 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Walde. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Walde. For the veterans among your Walde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walde lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Walde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Walde in 1963 was 86, and 72 in 2003.

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