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Waldera Family History

Waldera Surname Meaning

Polish: unexplained. This surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Waldera family from?

You can see how Waldera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldera family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waldera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Waldera families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldera's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Waldera families in 1880.
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What did your Waldera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldera. 52% of Waldera men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Waldera women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldera were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Waldera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Waldera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldera 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Waldera. 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 286 military records available for the last name Waldera. For the veterans among your Waldera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldera lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Waldera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Waldera in 1958 was 70, and 60 in 2004.

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