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Holdan Family History

Holdan 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: Holdman, Holan, Holman, Holden, Holtan, Roldan, Holian, Soldan

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Where is the Holdan family from?

You can see how Holdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Holdan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Holdan families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Holdan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Holdan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdan 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 Holdan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Holdan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Holdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdan 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Holdan. 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 41 military records available for the last name Holdan. For the veterans among your Holdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdan lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Holdan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holdan in 1997 was 81, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holdan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdan 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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