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Woldy Family History

Woldy 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: Wold, Woody, Wolny, Goldy, Weldy, Woldt, Wolf, Bold, Gold, Wild

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Where is the Woldy family from?

You can see how Woldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Woldy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Woldy families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Woldy's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Woldy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woldy 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 129 census records available for the last name Woldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Woldy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Woldy. For the veterans among your Woldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Woldy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Woldy in 1972 was 84, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldy 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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