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Waterbrandt Family History

Waterbrandt 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: Waterstradt, Waterman, Hilderbrandt, Hilterbrand, Waterfall, Wakeland

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waterbrandt 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 4 census records available for the last name Waterbrandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waterbrandt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waterbrandt. 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 3 military records available for the last name Waterbrandt. For the veterans among your Waterbrandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waterbrandt lifespan?

Average Waterbrandt life expectancy in 1965 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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