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Holdel Family History

Holdel 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, Holden, Hodel, Helder, Holme, Hole, Howden, Holten, Holmer

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Where is the Holdel family from?

You can see how Holdel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holdel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Holdel family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Holdel's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Holdel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdel 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 43 census records available for the last name Holdel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Holdel. 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 military records available for the last name Holdel. For the veterans among your Holdel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdel lifespan?

Average Holdel life expectancy in 1985 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdel 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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