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Holwedel Family History

Holwedel 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: Horwedel, Holweger, Holder, Howden, Howell, Colwell, Roedel, Wedel

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Where is the Holwedel family from?

You can see how Holwedel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holwedel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holwedel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holwedel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Holwedel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Holwedel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holwedel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Holwedel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Holwedel. For the veterans among your Holwedel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holwedel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1989, in the United States, Holwedel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Holwedel in 1969 was 78, and 83 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holwedel 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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