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Holfert Family History

Holfert 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: Holbert, Hoffert, Wolfert, Hoefert, Helfert, Holder, Holmer, Holberg

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Where is the Holfert family from?

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

What did your Holfert ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Holfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holfert 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Holfert. 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 50 military records available for the last name Holfert. For the veterans among your Holfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holfert lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Holfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Holfert in 1969 was 94, and 59 in 2002.

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