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Aderholt Family History

Aderholt Surname Meaning

Americanized spelling of North German Aderhold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Aderholt family from?

You can see how Aderholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aderholt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Aderholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Aderholt families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 77% of all the recorded Aderholt's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Aderholt families in 1911.
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What did your Aderholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aderholt. 19% of Aderholt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Aderholt women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aderholt were Operator and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Aderholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aderholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aderholt 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Aderholt. 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 753 military records available for the last name Aderholt. For the veterans among your Aderholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aderholt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Aderholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Aderholt in 1949 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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