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Aderholdt Family History

Aderholdt Name 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: Aderhold, Aderholt, Overholt, Gerhold, Atherholt, Arnold, Denholm

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Where is the Aderholdt family from?

You can see how Aderholdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aderholdt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aderholdt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 50 Aderholdt families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Aderholdt's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Aderholdt families in 1880.
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What did your Aderholdt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aderholdt. 39% of Aderholdt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Aderholdt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aderholdt were Bookkeeper 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Aderholdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aderholdt 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Aderholdt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 365 military records available for the last name Aderholdt. For the veterans among your Aderholdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aderholdt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Aderholdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aderholdt in 1957 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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