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Holforty Family History

Holforty 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: Holford, Halferty, Hilferty, Comfort, Monforte, Holderby, Hoffart

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Where is the Holforty family from?

You can see how Holforty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holforty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holforty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Holforty families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Holforty's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Holforty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holforty 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 Holforty ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Holforty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Holforty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holforty 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Holforty. 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 44 military records available for the last name Holforty. For the veterans among your Holforty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holforty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Holforty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Holforty in 1961 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holforty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holforty 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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