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Holwede Family History

Holwede 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: Holweger, Horwedel, Holwerda, Toledo, Holder, Holme, Hole, Howden

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Where is the Holwede family from?

You can see how Holwede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holwede family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holwede families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Holwede families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Holwede's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holwede families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holwede 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 74 census records available for the last name Holwede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holwede 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Holwede. 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 471 military records available for the last name Holwede. For the veterans among your Holwede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holwede lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Holwede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Holwede in 1973 was 86, and 91 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holwede 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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