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Holdiman Family History

Holdiman 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: Holdman, Holliman, Haldiman, Holdeman, Holiman, Hardiman, Holman

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Where is the Holdiman family from?

You can see how Holdiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holdiman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Holdiman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Holdiman families living in Iowa. This was about 54% of all the recorded Holdiman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Holdiman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holdiman 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 Holdiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holdiman. 40% of Holdiman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Holdiman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holdiman were Laborer and Housemaid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housemaid
    40%
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What Holdiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Holdiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holdiman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Holdiman. 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 91 military records available for the last name Holdiman. For the veterans among your Holdiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holdiman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Holdiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Holdiman in 1954 was 58, and 60 in 2004.

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