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Waltzer Family History

Waltzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Walzer.

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


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Where is the Waltzer family from?

You can see how Waltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltzer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Waltzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Waltzer families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Waltzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Waltzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltzer. 20% of Waltzer men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Waltzer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltzer were Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Bookeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Waltzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltzer 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Waltzer. 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 403 military records available for the last name Waltzer. For the veterans among your Waltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltzer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Waltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waltzer in 1961 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltzer 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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