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Holrod Family History

Holrod 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: Holroyd, Herod, Hood, Holton, Hold, Elrod, Norrod, Holford, Walrod

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Where is the Holrod family from?

You can see how Holrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holrod family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Holrod families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Holrod family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Holrod's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Holrod families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holrod 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 130 census records available for the last name Holrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holrod 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Holrod. 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 5 military records available for the last name Holrod. For the veterans among your Holrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holrod lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Holrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Holrod in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holrod 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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