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Woldow Family History

Woldow 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: Wolkow, Waldow, Wold, Woodrow, Soldo, Willow, Waldo, Weldon, Solow

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Where is the Woldow family from?

You can see how Woldow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Woldow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Woldow families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Woldow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Woldow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Woldow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Woldow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Woldow 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Woldow. 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 50 military records available for the last name Woldow. For the veterans among your Woldow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Woldow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Woldow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Woldow in 1971 was 29, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Woldow 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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