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Holdifield Family History

Holdifield 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: Hollifield, Holifield, Holderfield, Oldfield, Goldfield, Holyfield

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Where is the Holdifield family from?

You can see how Holdifield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdifield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Holdifield family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Holdifield's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Holdifield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdifield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holdifield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holdifield. 100% of Holdifield 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Holdifield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdifield 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 Holdifield. 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 8 military records available for the last name Holdifield. For the veterans among your Holdifield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdifield lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Holdifield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Holdifield in 1970 was 63, and 85 in 2000.

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