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Holderman Family History

Holderman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Holdermann: variant of Holder nickname for someone in a relationship of loyalty or obligation.

It originates from Middle High German holde, meaning ‘friend servant’.

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


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Where is the Holderman family from?

You can see how Holderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holderman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Holderman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Holderman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Holderman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holderman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Holderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Turner fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holderman. 100% of Holderman men worked as a Turner fitter and 60% of Holderman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Turner fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%

What Holderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Holderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holderman 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Holderman. 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 Holderman. For the veterans among your Holderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holderman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Holderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Holderman in 1952 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holderman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holderman 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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