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Woldemar Family History

Woldemar 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: Waldemar, Wildeman, Holdeman, Coleman, Holder, Waldman, Demar, Woller

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Where is the Woldemar family from?

You can see how Woldemar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldemar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Woldemar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Woldemar family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Woldemar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Woldemar families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Woldemar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldemar 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Woldemar. 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 58 military records available for the last name Woldemar. For the veterans among your Woldemar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldemar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Woldemar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Woldemar in 1973 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldemar 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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