This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Holf family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Holf Family History

Holf 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: Wolf, Holm, Rolf, Hole, Holt, Hoff, Nolf, Hold, Hopf, Holl

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Holf family from?

You can see how Holf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Holf family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holf's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Holf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Holf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holf. 100% of Holf women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Holf | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Holf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holf census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Holf

Passenger Lists

There are 345 immigration records available for the last name Holf. 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.

View all Holf immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 308 military records available for the last name Holf. For the veterans among your Holf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Holf military records

You've only scratched the surface of Holf family history

Discover More

What is the average Holf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Holf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Holf in 1973 was 82, and 102 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holf 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Holf family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial