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Holderfield Family History

Holderfield Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Hollifield.

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


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Where is the Holderfield family from?

You can see how Holderfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holderfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holderfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Holderfield families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holderfield's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Holderfield families in 1891.
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What did your Holderfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holderfield. 32% of Holderfield men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Holderfield women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holderfield were Farming and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Spinner
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holderfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holderfield 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Holderfield. 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 808 military records available for the last name Holderfield. For the veterans among your Holderfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holderfield lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Holderfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Holderfield in 1955 was 33, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holderfield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holderfield 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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