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Woldu Family History

Woldu Surname Meaning

Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Woldu which is interpreted as ‘his son’ in the Ge’ez Amharic or related languages.

— Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Woldu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Woldu family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Woldu's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Woldu families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Woldu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldu 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Woldu. 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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Average Woldu life expectancy in 1993 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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