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Waldrup Family History

Waldrup Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Wardrop.

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


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Where is the Waldrup family from?

You can see how Waldrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldrup family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waldrup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Waldrup families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Waldrup's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Waldrup families in 1911.
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What did your Waldrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldrup. 40% of Waldrup men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Waldrup women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldrup were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    15%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

What Waldrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Waldrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldrup 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Waldrup. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waldrup. For the veterans among your Waldrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldrup lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Waldrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waldrup in 1948 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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