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Holfe Family History

Holfe 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: Holme, Hole, Holte, Holle, Wolfe, Rolfe, Wolf, Hale, Halse, Mole

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Where is the Holfe family from?

You can see how Holfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holfe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Holfe families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Holfe's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Holfe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holfe 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 Holfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Baker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holfe. 50% of Holfe men worked as a General Baker and 100% of Holfe women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • General Baker
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 511 census records available for the last name Holfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holfe 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Holfe. 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 36 military records available for the last name Holfe. For the veterans among your Holfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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