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Waldoch Family History

Waldoch Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Waldoch family from?

You can see how Waldoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldoch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waldoch families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Waldoch families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldoch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waldoch families in 1911.
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What did your Waldoch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldoch. 40% of Waldoch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Waldoch women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Waldoch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Waldoch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldoch 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Waldoch. 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 270 military records available for the last name Waldoch. For the veterans among your Waldoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldoch lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Waldoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Waldoch in 1955 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldoch 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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