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Woldt Family History

Woldt Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of Walter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Woldt family from?

You can see how Woldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Woldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 32 Woldt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Woldt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Woldt families in 1880.
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What did your Woldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Woldt. 31% of Woldt men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Woldt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Woldt were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Woldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldt 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Woldt. 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 708 military records available for the last name Woldt. For the veterans among your Woldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Woldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Woldt in 1954 was 24, and 83 in 2004.

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