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Holdwright Family History

Holdwright 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: Boatwright, Housewright, Conkwright, Wright, Goldrich, Henderlight

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Where is the Holdwright family from?

You can see how Holdwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdwright family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Holdwright families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Holdwright's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Holdwright families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdwright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Holdwright ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Holdwright ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Holdwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdwright 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Holdwright. 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 29 military records available for the last name Holdwright. For the veterans among your Holdwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdwright lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Holdwright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Holdwright in 1973 was 57, and 54 in 2002.

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