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Holdeer Family History

Holdeer 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: Holder, Holdener, Helder, Holmer, Hollier, Halder, Holter, Golder

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Where is the Holdeer family from?

You can see how Holdeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdeer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holdeer families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Holdeer family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holdeer's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Holdeer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Holdeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdeer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Holdeer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Holdeer. For the veterans among your Holdeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdeer lifespan?

Average Holdeer life expectancy in 1975 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdeer 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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