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Holdrege Family History

Holdrege 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: Holdredge, Holdridge, Holdren, Holder, Hodge, Holden, Hellwege

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Where is the Holdrege family from?

You can see how Holdrege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdrege family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holdrege families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Holdrege families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Holdrege's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holdrege families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdrege surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holdrege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holdrege. 50% of Holdrege men worked as an Accountant. .

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Holdrege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdrege 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Holdrege. 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 105 military records available for the last name Holdrege. For the veterans among your Holdrege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdrege lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Holdrege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Holdrege in 1969 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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