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Holdal Family History

Holdal 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: Holda, Holder, Hold, Hodak, Holdman, Honda, Holan, Holman, Handal

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Where is the Holdal family from?

You can see how Holdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Holdal families living in Montana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holdal's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Holdal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holdal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holdal. 100% of Holdal men worked as a Laborer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Holdal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Holdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdal 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Holdal. 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 27 military records available for the last name Holdal. For the veterans among your Holdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Holdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Holdal in 1967 was 84, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holdal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdal 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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