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Holrath Family History

Holrath 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: Horath, Horvath, Porath, Horth, Holgate, Hollatz, Holbach, Hoerth

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Where is the Holrath family from?

You can see how Holrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holrath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Holrath family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holrath's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Holrath families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holrath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Holrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holrath 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Holrath. 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 21 military records available for the last name Holrath. For the veterans among your Holrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holrath lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Holrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holrath in 1972 was 63, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holrath 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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