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Holdeman Family History

Holdeman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Holdermann (see Holderman) or Holdmann (see Holdman).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holdeman family from?

You can see how Holdeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Holdeman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Holdeman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holdeman families in 1891.
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What did your Holdeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holdeman. 100% of Holdeman 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%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Holdeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdeman 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Holdeman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Holdeman. For the veterans among your Holdeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdeman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Holdeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holdeman in 1947 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holdeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdeman 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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