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Holfolter Family History

Holfolter 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: Hollier, Holter, Holler, Hollopeter, Hoefler, Holster, Affolter

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Holfolter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holfolter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Holfolter. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Holfolter. For the veterans among your Holfolter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holfolter lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Holfolter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Holfolter in 1980 was 67, and 33 in 1990.

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