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Woldorf Family History

Woldorf 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: Waldorf, Holdorf, Nondorf, Wolford, Holtorf, Wendorf, Walsdorf

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Where is the Woldorf family from?

You can see how Woldorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woldorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Woldorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Woldorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Woldorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Woldorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldorf 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Woldorf. 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 33 military records available for the last name Woldorf. For the veterans among your Woldorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldorf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Woldorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Woldorf in 1970 was 31, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldorf 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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