Origins of the Wald surname
About the Walds
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Interesting facts about Wald
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Walds most likely to marry?
de Walds
&
Von Walds
What are the most common Wald first names?
David
John
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Walds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Walds in 1921
Dressmaker
6
Domestic Servant
3
House Maid
3
Power Loom Cotton Weaver
3
Annuitant
2
Commmon male occupations for Walds in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
7
Coal Miner
5
Foremen
5
Skilled Mechanics And Repairmen
5
Farm Hands
4
