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Holdon Family History

Holdon Name Meaning

see Holden .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Holton, Holden, Hollon, Holson, Boldon, Gordon, Hilton, Holder

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Where is the Holdon family from?

You can see how Holdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Holdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Holdon families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Holdon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holdon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdon 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 Holdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holdon. 40% of Holdon men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Holdon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holdon were Farming and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Holdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdon 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Holdon. 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 271 military records available for the last name Holdon. For the veterans among your Holdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdon lifespan?

Average Holdon life expectancy in 1963 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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