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Holdar Family History

Holdar 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: Holder, Hollar, Holda, Helder, Dollar, Holmer, Halder, Solar, Holter

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Where is the Holdar family from?

You can see how Holdar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Holdar family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holdar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Holdar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdar 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 169 census records available for the last name Holdar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdar 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Holdar. 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 11 military records available for the last name Holdar. For the veterans among your Holdar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1991, in the United States, Holdar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Holdar in 1960 was 65, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdar 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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