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Wolden Family History

Wolden Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Volden. Compare Walden. English: variant of Walden.

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


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Where is the Wolden family from?

You can see how Wolden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wolden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wolden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 45 Wolden families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wolden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wolden families in 1891.
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What did your Wolden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wolden. 100% of Wolden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wolden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wolden 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Wolden. 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 812 military records available for the last name Wolden. For the veterans among your Wolden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wolden lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wolden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wolden in 1961 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wolden 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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