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Holderith Family History

Holderith 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, Goldrich, Holderby, Holbert, Goldsmith, Hoerth, Hildreth

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Where is the Holderith family from?

You can see how Holderith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holderith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Holderith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Holderith families living in Yorkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Holderith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holderith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holderith 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 Holderith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holderith. 34% of Holderith men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Holderith women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Accountant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Holderith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Holderith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holderith 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Holderith. 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 127 military records available for the last name Holderith. For the veterans among your Holderith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holderith lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Holderith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holderith in 1958 was 45, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holderith 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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