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Holdorf Family History

Holdorf Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from any of several places so named all in northern Germany.

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


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Where is the Holdorf family from?

You can see how Holdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdorf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Holdorf family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holdorf's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Holdorf families in 1891.
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What did your Holdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Holdorf. 100% of Holdorf 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdorf 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Holdorf. 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 399 military records available for the last name Holdorf. For the veterans among your Holdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdorf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holdorf in 1962 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdorf 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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