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Waterstradt Family History

Waterstradt Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name (meaning literally ‘water street’) for someone who lived by the water or along a canal; or perhaps a habitational name from Waterstraat in East Flanders, Belgium.

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


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Where is the Waterstradt family from?

You can see how Waterstradt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waterstradt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waterstradt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Waterstradt families living in Iowa. This was about 27% of all the recorded Waterstradt's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Waterstradt families in 1880.
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What did your Waterstradt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waterstradt. 50% of Waterstradt men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Waterstradt women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waterstradt were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Waterstradt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waterstradt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waterstradt 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Waterstradt. 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 218 military records available for the last name Waterstradt. For the veterans among your Waterstradt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waterstradt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Waterstradt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waterstradt in 1962 was 74, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waterstradt 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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