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Waldersen Family History

Waldersen 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: Balderson, Andersen, Alderson, Wandersee, Waldren, Anderson, Alderton

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Where is the Waldersen family from?

You can see how Waldersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waldersen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldersen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waldersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waldersen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Waldersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldersen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Waldersen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Waldersen. For the veterans among your Waldersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waldersen

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