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Holderold Family History

Holderold 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: Holder, Herold, Holderby, Holdcroft, Holderfield, Holroyd, Oldroyd

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Where is the Holderold family from?

You can see how Holderold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holderold family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Holderold family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holderold's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Holderold families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Holderold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holderold 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Holderold. 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 Holderold. For the veterans among your Holderold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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