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Woldhausen Family History

Woldhausen 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: Nordhausen, Holzhausen, Wellhausen, Feldhausen, Woodhouse, Wilshusen

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Where is the Woldhausen family from?

You can see how Woldhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldhausen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woldhausen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Woldhausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Woldhausen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woldhausen 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 10 census records available for the last name Woldhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldhausen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woldhausen. 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 Woldhausen. For the veterans among your Woldhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldhausen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Woldhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Woldhausen in 1976 was 83, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldhausen 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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