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Holdernesse Family History

Holdernesse 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: Holderness, Holness, Otterness, Holdredge, Holdener, Holder

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Where is the Holdernesse family from?

You can see how Holdernesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdernesse family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Holdernesse families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Holdernesse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holdernesse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdernesse 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 191 census records available for the last name Holdernesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdernesse 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Holdernesse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holdernesse. For the veterans among your Holdernesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdernesse lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdernesse 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holdernesse

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