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Holdner Family History

Holdner 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, Hildner, Goldner, Soldner, Holdener, Helder, Horner, Holmer

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Where is the Holdner family from?

You can see how Holdner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holdner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Holdner families living in Derbyshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Holdner's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Holdner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdner 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 Holdner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holdner. 100% of Holdner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Holdner women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Holdner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Holdner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdner 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Holdner. 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 106 military records available for the last name Holdner. For the veterans among your Holdner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holdner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Holdner in 1962 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holdner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdner 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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