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Holderbey Family History

Holderbey 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: Holderby, Holder, Holderness, Hofferber, Holderbaum, Holderman

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Where is the Holderbey family from?

You can see how Holderbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holderbey family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Holderbey families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Holderbey's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Holderbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holderbey 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 32 census records available for the last name Holderbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holderbey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Holderbey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Holderbey. For the veterans among your Holderbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holderbey lifespan?

Average Holderbey life expectancy in 1963 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holderbey 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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