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Woldahl Family History

Woldahl 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: Rosdahl, Opdahl, Woodall, Nordahl, Jordahl, Omdahl, Meldahl, Wigdahl

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Where is the Woldahl family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woldahl 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 Woldahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Woldahl. 100% of Woldahl men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Woldahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldahl 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Woldahl. 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 Woldahl. For the veterans among your Woldahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldahl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Woldahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Woldahl in 1963 was 65, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldahl 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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