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Woldan Family History

Woldan 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: Wollan, Wolan, Roldan, Wolman, Wolden, Soldan, Bogdan, Jordan

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Where is the Woldan family from?

You can see how Woldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Woldan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Woldan family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Woldan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Woldan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woldan 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 156 census records available for the last name Woldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Woldan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Woldan. For the veterans among your Woldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Woldan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Woldan in 1966 was 85, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldan 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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