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Waldt Family History

Waldt Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German walt ‘forest’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wald.

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


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Where is the Waldt family from?

You can see how Waldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waldt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Waldt families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Waldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waldt families in 1880.
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What did your Waldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waldt. 37% of Waldt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waldt women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waldt were Undertakers Helper and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Undertakers Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waldt 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Waldt. 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 440 military records available for the last name Waldt. For the veterans among your Waldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waldt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Waldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Waldt in 1954 was 64, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waldt 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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