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Holdberg Family History

Holdberg 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: Holberg, Goldberg, Holzberg, Holmberg, Holder, Kolberg, Helberg

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Where is the Holdberg family from?

You can see how Holdberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Holdberg family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holdberg's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holdberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdberg 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 127 census records available for the last name Holdberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdberg 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Holdberg. 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 9 military records available for the last name Holdberg. For the veterans among your Holdberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Holdberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Holdberg in 1963 was 68, and 48 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdberg 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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