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Holdread Family History

Holdread 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: Holstead, Holdren, Halstead, Holder, Holdman, Holden, Woodhead

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Where is the Holdread family from?

You can see how Holdread families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdread family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Holdread families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Holdread's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Holdread families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdread surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holdread ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holdread. 100% of Holdread men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Holdread family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Holdread. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdread 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Holdread. 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 30 military records available for the last name Holdread. For the veterans among your Holdread ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdread lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Holdread life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Holdread in 1969 was 91, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holdread 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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