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Holwerde Family History

Holwerde 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: Holwerda, Holder, Holmer, Howard, Holberg, Holter, Holler, Holderby

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Where is the Holwerde family from?

You can see how Holwerde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holwerde family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Holwerde families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Holwerde's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holwerde families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holwerde 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 22 census records available for the last name Holwerde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holwerde 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Holwerde. 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 Holwerde. For the veterans among your Holwerde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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