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Woldring Family History

Woldring 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: Goldring, Woodring, Wilding, Golding, Colding, Walding, Bolding

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woldring surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Woldring ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woldring. 60% of Woldring men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    60%
  • Station Attendant
    40%

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Woldring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldring 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Woldring. 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 61 military records available for the last name Woldring. For the veterans among your Woldring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldring lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Woldring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Woldring in 1959 was 53, and 91 in 2003.

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