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Holdom Family History

Holdom Surname Meaning

see Holdham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Holdom family from?

You can see how Holdom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Holdom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Holdom families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Holdom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Holdom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdom 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 Holdom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shore Ships Steward and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Holdom. 34% of Holdom men worked as a Shore Ships Steward and 97% of Holdom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holdom were Electrician 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shore Ships Steward
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Holdom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Holdom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdom 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Holdom. 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 163 military records available for the last name Holdom. For the veterans among your Holdom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdom lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Holdom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Holdom in 1943 was 29, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdom 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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