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Holdredge Family History

Holdredge Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Aldridge but see also Holdridge.

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


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Where is the Holdredge family from?

You can see how Holdredge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdredge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdredge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Holdredge families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Holdredge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Holdredge families in 1891.
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What did your Holdredge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holdredge. 58% of Holdredge men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Holdredge women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holdredge were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Holdredge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holdredge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdredge 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Holdredge. 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 493 military records available for the last name Holdredge. For the veterans among your Holdredge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdredge lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Holdredge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Holdredge in 1958 was 40, and 52 in 2004.

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