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Woldstad Family History

Woldstad 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: Kolstad, Molstad, Rolstad, Olstad, Holstad, Walstad, Bolstad, Folstad

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Where is the Woldstad family from?

You can see how Woldstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woldstad family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Woldstad's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Woldstad families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Woldstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldstad 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Woldstad. 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 11 military records available for the last name Woldstad. For the veterans among your Woldstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldstad lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Woldstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Woldstad in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldstad 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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