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Holdener Family History

Holdener Surname Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Holdener family from?

You can see how Holdener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdener family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holdener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Holdener families living in Essex. This was about 70% of all the recorded Holdener's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Holdener families in 1891.
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What did your Holdener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holdener. 31% of Holdener men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Holdener women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holdener were Milker and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Janitor
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Milker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Holdener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holdener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdener 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Holdener. 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 182 military records available for the last name Holdener. For the veterans among your Holdener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdener lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holdener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Holdener in 1962 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdener 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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