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Woldoff Family History

Woldoff 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: Wolkoff, Dolloff, Tordoff, Waldorf, Holdorf, Wolff, Soloff, Roloff

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Where is the Woldoff family from?

You can see how Woldoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woldoff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Woldoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woldoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woldoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woldoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woldoff. 50% of Woldoff men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

What Woldoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Woldoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Woldoff. 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 11 military records available for the last name Woldoff. For the veterans among your Woldoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldoff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Woldoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Woldoff in 1961 was 51, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldoff 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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