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Wolda Family History

Wolda 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, Golda, Bolda, Woida, Wilda, Holda, Woldt, Wolf, Bold, Gold

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Where is the Wolda family from?

You can see how Wolda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wolda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wolda families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wolda's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wolda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wolda 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 174 census records available for the last name Wolda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolda 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wolda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Wolda. For the veterans among your Wolda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolda lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Wolda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wolda in 1970 was 58, and 38 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolda 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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